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2023 Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's Degree 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 364 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for biological and biomedical sciences majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our analysis found University of South Florida - Main Campus to be the most popular school for biological and biomedical sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.

About 64% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 36% are male.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Out of the 364 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the # 2 spot on the list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

Women make up 66% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Florida International University is a great place for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a very large student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 33% are male.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Central Florida helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular biological and biomedical sciences schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 63% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.

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#5

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 829 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at UGA, 37% are male and 63% are female.

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With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.

Women make up 65% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.

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#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

With a ranking of #7, Virginia Tech did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 66% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 65% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.

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North Carolina State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. NC State is a very large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.

Of the 629 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at NC State, 30% are male and 70% are female.

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#10

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for biological and biomedical sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 66% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.

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#11

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 68% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 32% are male.

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#12

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Clemson is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.

About 62% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 38% are male.

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#13

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for biological and biomedical sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Boca Raton.

About 69% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 31% are male.

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Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for biological and biomedical sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 452 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at VCU, 35% are male and 65% are female.

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#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Georgia State is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta.

About 74% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 26% are male.

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#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Of the 409 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at NUS Florida, 25% are male and 75% are female.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Nova Southeastern University Report

#17

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 70% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.

Of the 372 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at Louisiana State University, 35% are male and 65% are female.

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#19

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Emory University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for biological and biomedical sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Emory is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.

About 58% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 42% are male.

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#20

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 346 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at University of Virginia, 38% are male and 62% are female.

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#20

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 346 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at U Miami, 36% are male and 64% are female.

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#22

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

With a ranking of #22, West Virginia University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 62% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 335 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at UAB, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree biological and biomedical sciences programs. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.

Women make up 66% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.

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#25

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 62% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at East Carolina University Report

#27

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY
#28

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL
#29

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA
#30

Duke University

Durham, NC
#32

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS
#33

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA
#34

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA
#35

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
#36

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA
#37

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA
#38

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC
#39

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA
#41

University of Mississippi

University, MS
#43

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN
#45

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA
#48

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL
#50

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

Additional Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 364 different Southeast biological and biomedical sciences schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL
52 Appalachian State University Boone, NC
52 University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA
52 University of South Alabama Mobile, AL

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
55 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
56 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
57 Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA
58 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
59 Mercer University Macon, GA
60 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
61 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
62 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA
62 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
64 Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA
65 Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS
66 Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA
67 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
68 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
69 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC
69 University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
71 Jackson State University Jackson, MS
72 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR

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
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.

  • 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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