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Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia

2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia

21 Colleges
$30,226 Avg Salary
$24,189 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences 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.

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 Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Virginia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia

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

Top 10 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools

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

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The excellent programs at Randolph - Macon College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and biomedical sciences schools in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Randolph - Macon is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Randolph - Macon take out $25,990 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $377.

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#3

Hampden - Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, VA

Out of the 21 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Hampden - Sydney College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Hampden - Sydney is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hampden-Sydney.

The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Hampden - Sydney take out is $26,250.

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#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from William & Mary take out $19,225 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $385.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at University of Virginia take out is $19,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $519, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison 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. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from JMU carry an average student debtload of $20,607. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $368, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Newport News, CNU is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at CNU take out is $25,373. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $426.

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#8

Roanoke College

Salem, VA

Roanoke College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Roanoke is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Salem.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Roanoke take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at GMU take out an average of $23,445 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $397, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech ranked #10 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at Virginia Tech accumulate an average of around $24,177 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $348, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 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 21 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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