2023 Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor's Degree 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular doctor'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.
2023 Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular North Carolina Schools for a Doctorate in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to be the most popular school for biological and biomedical sciences students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in North Carolina. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 58% of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at the school.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Duke University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular biological and biomedical sciences schools in North Carolina. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Of the 80 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at Duke, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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Out of the 9 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 49% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 51% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Wake Forest University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular biological and biomedical sciences schools in North Carolina. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 29 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at Wake Forest University, 45% are male and 55% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. ECU is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville.
About 33% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 67% are male.
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With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 13 students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at UNC Charlotte, 46% are male and 54% are female.
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in biological and biomedical sciences at the school are women while 50% are male.
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With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. UNCW is a fairly large public school located in the city of Wilmington.
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North Carolina Central University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the large city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Explore all the Most Popular 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 |
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 9 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.