2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Tennessee
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, biological and biomedical sciences was ranked 6th in Tennessee. In fact, 2,478 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 14 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best value programs for biological and biomedical sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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. 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.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Middle Tennessee State University the best value school in Tennessee for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Middle Tennessee State University are $9,232 a year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Middle Tennessee State University take out $20,875 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $73.
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The excellent programs at Tennessee State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and biomedical sciences schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Tennessee State University are $8,336 a year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Tennessee State University take out is $29,328.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UT Chattanooga undergraduate students pay an average of $9,848 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UT Chattanooga carry an average student debtload of $21,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $168.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Austin Peay State University is a great value for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Austin Peay State University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,431 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Austin Peay State University carry an average student debtload of $25,875.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Tennessee - Martin. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. UT Martin is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Martin.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Martin are $9,912 per year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at UT Martin take out an average of $23,251 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Tennessee Technological University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Tennessee Tech University are $9,802 per year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Tennessee Tech University take out $18,357 in student loans while working on their degree.
Tennessee Tech University also claimed a spot on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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University of Memphis ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. UofM is a very large public school located in the city of Memphis.
UofM undergraduate students pay an average of $10,056 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UofM take out $29,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #8, East Tennessee State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. ETSU is a large public school located in the city of Johnson City.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ETSU are $9,438 a year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at ETSU take out is $21,500.
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With a ranking of #9, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Knoxville are $13,244 per year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UT Knoxville carry an average student debtload of $23,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $215, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
UT Knoxville also took the #4 spot in our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Tennessee rankings.
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Lane College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Jackson, Lane College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Lane College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,790 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at Lane College accumulate an average of around $39,960 in student debt.
Request InformationBest Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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 14 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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