2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences School for You
Biological & Biomedical Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in North Carolina. With 5,375 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in North Carolina 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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools
Our analysis found Elizabeth City State University to be the best value school for biological and biomedical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. Located in the distant town of Elizabeth City, ECSU is a public school with a small student population.
ECSU undergraduate students pay an average of $3,326 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at ECSU take out an average of $18,392 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Pembroke. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina list. UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UNC Pembroke are $3,495 a year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UNC Pembroke carry an average student debtload of $25,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $120.
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Out of the 24 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Carolina University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public college with a large student population.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $4,367 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $240.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a great value for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UNC Greensboro are $7,468 a year. While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at UNC Greensboro accumulate an average of around $26,235 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $236, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNC Greensboro also is in the top 20% of our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina ranking.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Appalachian State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina list. Appalachian State is a very large public school located in the distant town of Boone.
Appalachian State undergraduate students pay an average of $7,410 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Appalachian State take out an average of $21,518 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $230.
In addition to its great value ranking, Appalachian State is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina list.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.
UNC Charlotte undergraduate students pay an average of $7,188 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at UNC Charlotte take out is $25,893. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $219.
UNC Charlotte also claimed a spot on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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East Carolina University 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. ECU is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ECU are $7,297 a year. While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at ECU accumulate an average of around $23,310 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 $302.
ECU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina list.
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North Carolina 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 #8 on the list. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public school with a very large student population.
NC State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,131 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from NC State take out $22,756 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $259.
NC State also made our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina list, coming in at #5.
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With a ranking of #9, University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well on this year’s best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. UNCW is a large public school located in the midsize city of Wilmington.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNCW are $7,238 per year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at UNCW take out an average of $23,528 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $341.
In addition to its great value ranking, UNCW is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina list.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UNC Chapel Hill are $9,028 a year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out an average of $16,100 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $346.
UNC Chapel Hill also took the #4 spot in our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina rankings.
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Explore all the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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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Majors Related to 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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 24 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.
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