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2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

213 Colleges
$26,993 Avg Salary
$24,180 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences School for You

With 177,778 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, biological and biomedical sciences is the #9 most popular major in the United States.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 213 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast 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 25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Our analysis found Eastern Virginia Medical School to be the best school for biological and biomedical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Eastern Virginia Medical School is a small public school located in the city of Norfolk.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Eastern Virginia Medical School Report

Out of the 213 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Military Institute landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Lexington, VMI is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at VMI take out is $23,000.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Virginia Military Institute Report

The excellent programs at Randolph - Macon College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and biomedical sciences schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Ashland, Randolph - Macon 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 Randolph - Macon take out is $25,990. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $377, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Randolph - Macon College Report

#4

Hampden - Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, VA

Out of the 213 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hampden - Sydney College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Hampden - Sydney is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hampden-Sydney.

After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Hampden - Sydney carry an average student debtload of $26,250.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Hampden - Sydney College Report

Out of the 213 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Georgia Tech carry an average student debtload of $23,115. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $395, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Report

North Carolina State University 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. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Raleigh.

After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from NC State carry an average student debtload of $22,756. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $259.

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With a ranking of #7, University of North Georgia did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Dahlonega.

After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UNG carry an average student debtload of $21,100.

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#8

Duke University

Durham, NC

With a ranking of #8, Duke University did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Duke take out an average of $9,917 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $872.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Duke University Report

#9

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary 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 small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at William & Mary take out is $19,225. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $385, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at William & Mary Report

With a ranking of #10, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.

The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out is $16,100. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $346, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#11

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from University of Virginia carry an average student debtload of $19,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $519.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#12

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #12 on the list. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.

On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Wake Forest University take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $448, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#13

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

With a ranking of #13, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. JMU is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at JMU accumulate an average of around $20,607 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $368.

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#14

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA

Berry College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Berry is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Mount Berry.

While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at Berry accumulate an average of around $24,308 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $662, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#15

Randolph College

Lynchburg, VA

Randolph College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Randolph 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 Randolph take out is $27,000.

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#16

Meredith College

Raleigh, NC

Meredith College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Meredith is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Raleigh.

While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at Meredith accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#17

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University 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. Located in the midsize city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from CNU carry an average student debtload of $25,373. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $426.

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#18

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at Vanderbilt accumulate an average of around $17,254 in student debt.

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#19

Roanoke College

Salem, VA

Roanoke College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Roanoke is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salem.

On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Roanoke take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#20

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

With a ranking of #20, Emory University did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Emory is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.

After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Emory carry an average student debtload of $19,938. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $460, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#21

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from GMU take out $23,445 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $397, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#22

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech ranked #22 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Virginia Tech take out an average of $24,177 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $348.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Virginia Tech Report

With a ranking of #23, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro.

On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UNC Greensboro take out $26,235 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $236.

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#24

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best biological and biomedical sciences programs. UF is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at UF accumulate an average of around $17,804 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $200, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#25

AdventHealth University

Orlando, FL

With a ranking of #25, AdventHealth University did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. AHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Orlando.

On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from AHU take out $26,729 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at AdventHealth University Report

Rest of the Top Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

#26

Wingate University

Wingate, NC
#28

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA
#29

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL
#30

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
#31

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Biological & Biomedical Sciences students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
32 Auburn University Auburn, AL
33 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
34 Radford University Radford, VA
35 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
36 West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV
37 University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA
38 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
39 Lander University Greenwood, SC
40 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
41 Winston - Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC
42 University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, NC

Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best biological and biomedical sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,375
West Virginia 782
South Carolina 2,790
Florida 9,666
Virginia 5,024
Arkansas 1,033
Mississippi 1,746
Louisiana 2,210
Alabama 2,662
Kentucky 1,553
Georgia 4,996
Tennessee 2,478

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.

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