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Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, biological and biomedical sciences was ranked 10th in Virginia. In fact, 5,024 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia

Check out the biological and biomedical sciences master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Eastern Virginia Medical School the best school in Virginia for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their master’s degree. Eastern Virginia Medical School is a small public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

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#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend William & Mary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Out of the 11 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Out of the 11 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, James Madison University landed the # 4 spot on the list. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

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#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

The excellent master’s degree programs at Virginia Tech helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and biomedical sciences schools in Virginia. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

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#6

Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for biological and biomedical sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#8

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#9

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA

With a ranking of #9, Virginia State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Petersburg, Virginia State is a public college with a small student population.

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#10

Hampton University

Hampton, VA

Hampton University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Hampton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Hampton.

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Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,375
West Virginia 782
South Carolina 2,790
Florida 9,666
Arkansas 1,033
Mississippi 1,746
Tennessee 2,478
Louisiana 2,210
Alabama 2,662
Kentucky 1,553
Georgia 4,996

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 107,165
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,206
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 4,566
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 4,420
Biotechnology 3,911
Zoology 2,984
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 2,957
Genetics 1,543
Pharmacology & Toxicology 1,042
Botany/Plant Biology 691
Molecular Medicine 83

Majors Similar to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Engineering 198,468
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelly White.

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