2023 Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
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. 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.
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 Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 158 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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.
2023 Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for biological and biomedical sciences majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 15% Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Minnesota - Twin Cities the most popular school in the Plains States Region for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 966 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at UMN Twin Cities, 35% are male and 65% are female.
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Out of the 158 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Ames.
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 Kansas State University is a great place for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.
About 56% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 44% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Kansas is a great place for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 284 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at KU, 39% are male and 61% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Nebraska - Lincoln helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular biological and biomedical sciences schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 58% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 42% are male.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
About 57% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 43% are male.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth.
Women make up 60% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.
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Washington University in St Louis 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 #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 55% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.
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Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree biological and biomedical sciences programs. Missouri State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
Women make up 60% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.
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University of Iowa ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 53% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #11, Creighton University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.
About 54% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 46% are male.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree biological and biomedical sciences programs. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
Of the 180 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at UNOMAHA, 34% are male and 66% are female.
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University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 64% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 58% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #15, Saint Louis 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 city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
About 58% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 42% are male.
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University of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 62% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.
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Wichita State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 134 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at WSU, 46% are male and 54% are female.
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South Dakota State University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. South Dakota State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Brookings.
Of the 130 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at South Dakota State, 38% are male and 62% are female.
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Saint Cloud State 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. St. Cloud State University is a large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
Women make up 58% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.
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University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree biological and biomedical sciences programs. UMSL is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
Of the 109 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at UMSL, 35% are male and 65% are female.
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University of North Dakota ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UND is a large public school located in the small city of Grand Forks.
Women make up 65% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.
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University of Northern Iowa 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 #22 on the list. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 105 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at UNI, 27% are male and 73% are female.
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Southeast Missouri State University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree biological and biomedical sciences programs. Southeast Missouri State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Cape Girardeau.
Of the 103 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at Southeast Missouri State University, 41% are male and 59% are female.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Biological & Biomedical Sciences students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Truman State University | Kirksville, MO |
| 25 | Minnesota State University - Mankato | Mankato, MN |
| 26 | St Olaf College | Northfield, MN |
| 27 | University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD |
| 28 | Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN |
| 29 | The College of Saint Scholastica | Duluth, MN |
| 30 | Missouri Southern State University | Joplin, MO |
| 31 | Drury University | Springfield, MO |
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best biological and biomedical sciences schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,284 |
| Minnesota | 3,106 |
| Iowa | 1,520 |
| South Dakota | 427 |
| Missouri | 2,724 |
| Nebraska | 1,201 |
| North Dakota | 397 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Related Majors
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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