2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 213 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for biological and biomedical sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Our analysis found Copiah-Lincoln Community College to be the best value school for biological and biomedical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are $5,380 per year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Copiah-Lincoln Community College take out $6,140 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Elizabeth City State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. ECSU is a small public school located in the distant town of Elizabeth City.
ECSU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,326 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at ECSU take out is $18,392.
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Out of the 213 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Pembroke landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 a year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at UNC Pembroke take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $120, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Delta State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Delta State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Cleveland.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Delta State University are $8,360 a year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Delta State University carry an average student debtload of $21,952.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Carolina University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $8,367 per year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from WCU take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $240, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Middle Georgia State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Macon, Middle Georgia State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Middle Georgia State University are $11,389 a year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Middle Georgia State University take out $23,854 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Eastern Virginia Medical School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Eastern Virginia Medical School is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.
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University of North Georgia landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value biological and biomedical sciences programs. UNG is a large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
UNG undergraduate students pay an average of $16,014 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UNG carry an average student debtload of $21,100.
UNG also claimed a spot on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the town of Tifton, ABAC Tifton is a public school with a small student population.
ABAC Tifton undergraduate students pay an average of $10,471 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from ABAC Tifton carry an average student debtload of $22,363.
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Rust College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Holly Springs, Rust College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Rust College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,900 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Rust College carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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Miami Dade College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MDC are $9,661 a year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at MDC take out is $18,000.
In addition to its great value ranking, MDC is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Alcorn State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #12 on the list. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State.
Alcorn State undergraduate students pay an average of $8,176 in tuition and fees each year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Alcorn State take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $125.
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Dalton State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the small city of Dalton, DSC is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at DSC are $10,589 a year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at DSC take out is $8,750.
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College of Coastal Georgia came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Brunswick, CCGA is a public college with a small student population.
CCGA undergraduate students pay an average of $10,839 in tuition and fees each year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from CCGA take out $18,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Savannah State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value biological and biomedical sciences programs. Savannah State University is a small public school located in the midsize city of Savannah.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Savannah State University are $11,079 a year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Savannah State University carry an average student debtload of $33,522. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $197.
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University of Florida-Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
UF Online undergraduate students pay an average of $16,579 in tuition and fees each year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at UF Online take out an average of $16,717 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $202, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
UF Online also claimed a spot on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Jackson State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Jackson State are $9,445 a year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Jackson State take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $148, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Indian River State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Indian River State College are $10,201 per year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Indian River State College take out an average of $10,625 in student loans while working on their egree.
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University of the Cumberlands ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Cumberlands is a large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cumberlands are $9,875 per year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Cumberlands take out an average of $22,961 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Gordon State College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the town of Barnesville, Gordon is a public school with a small student population.
Gordon undergraduate students pay an average of $10,695 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Gordon carry an average student debtload of $25,014.
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With a ranking of #21, Winston - Salem State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, WSSU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WSSU are $16,903 a year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from WSSU carry an average student debtload of $28,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $125.
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With a ranking of #22, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. SPC is a very large public school located in the large city of Clearwater.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SPC are $9,286 per year. While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at SPC accumulate an average of around $30,642 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, SPC also did well on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #23, Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. FSCJ is a very large public school located in the large city of Jacksonville.
FSCJ undergraduate students pay an average of $9,631 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from FSCJ carry an average student debtload of $23,486.
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Athens State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Athens State University are $15,810 a year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Athens State University carry an average student debtload of $28,237.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Athens State University also is in the top 15% of our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Kennesaw State University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. KSU Georgia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at KSU Georgia are $17,690 per year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at KSU Georgia take out an average of $26,886 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $244, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Nicholls State University | Thibodaux, LA |
| 33 | Murray State University | Murray, KY |
| 34 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR |
| 35 | Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 36 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC |
| 37 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 38 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
| 39 | Clayton State University | Morrow, GA |
| 40 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN |
| 41 | Life University | Marietta, GA |
| 42 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best biological and biomedical sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,375 |
| West Virginia | 782 |
| Mississippi | 1,746 |
| South Carolina | 2,790 |
| Florida | 9,666 |
| Virginia | 5,024 |
| Arkansas | 1,033 |
| Alabama | 2,662 |
| Kentucky | 1,553 |
| Georgia | 4,996 |
| Tennessee | 2,478 |
| Louisiana | 2,210 |
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Related Majors for Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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.
- 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.