2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, 177,778 biological and biomedical sciences students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #9 most popular in the country.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 148 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the biological and biomedical sciences programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 15% Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools
Our analysis found Princeton University to be the best school for biological and biomedical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Princeton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton.
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Out of the 148 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lehigh University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Lehigh take out is $25,830.
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Out of the 148 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bucknell University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Lewisburg.
The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Bucknell take out is $26,901.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lafayette College is a great place for biological and biomedical sciences students. Lafayette is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Lafayette take out an average of $19,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 148 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at UPenn take out is $14,020.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. RPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Troy.
While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at RPI accumulate an average of around $25,924 in student debt.
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Colgate University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the town of Hamilton, Colgate is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at Colgate accumulate an average of around $16,182 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #8, Swarthmore College did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Swarthmore.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Swarthmore take out an average of $11,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Vassar College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at Vassar accumulate an average of around $18,964 in student debt.
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DeSales University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. DeSales is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Center Valley.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at DeSales take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Hamilton College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best biological and biomedical sciences programs. Hamilton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.
After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Hamilton carry an average student debtload of $15,750.
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Lycoming College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best biological and biomedical sciences programs. Lycoming is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Williamsport.
The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Lycoming take out is $27,000.
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With a ranking of #13, Cornell University did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Cornell take out is $15,333. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $644.
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Gettysburg College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Gettysburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Gettysburg.
On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Gettysburg take out $25,646 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Ursinus College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the large suburb of Collegeville, Ursinus is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Ursinus take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $571.
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With a ranking of #16, Union College New York did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the small city of Schenectady, Union College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Union College take out is $26,000.
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Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #17 on the list. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Columbia take out an average of $15,132 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #18, Johns Hopkins University did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Johns Hopkins take out an average of $15,400 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $643, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Kutztown University take out is $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $331.
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University of Rochester came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. University of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester.
After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from University of Rochester carry an average student debtload of $19,653. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $387.
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With a ranking of #21, St Mary’s College of Maryland did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the suburb of St. Mary's City, SMCM is a public school with a small student population.
On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from SMCM take out $20,862 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Salisbury University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Salisbury take out $24,671 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $473.
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Here are some additional great schools for Biological & Biomedical Sciences students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Barnard College | New York, NY |
| 24 | Hood College | Frederick, MD |
| 25 | Lebanon Valley College | Annville, PA |
| 26 | Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD |
| 27 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah, NJ |
| 28 | Clarkson University | Potsdam, NY |
| 29 | University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi, MD |
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best biological and biomedical sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4,106 |
| Pennsylvania | 7,854 |
| New York | 11,836 |
| Maryland | 3,546 |
| Delaware | 549 |
| District of Columbia | 1,338 |
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Related Rankings by Major
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 25 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.