2023 Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences 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.
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The Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 208 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the biological and biomedical sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Plains States Region Schools in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named University of Minnesota - Twin Cities the most popular school in the Plains States Region for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at UMN Twin Cities accumulate an average of around $22,554 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 $324.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Ames.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Iowa State take out an average of $24,497 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $233, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 208 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at KU accumulate an average of around $23,632 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $252.
The excellent programs at Washington University in St Louis helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and biomedical sciences schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at WUSTL take out is $15,375.
Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Washington University in St Louis Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kansas State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. K -State is a very large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.
On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from K -State take out $23,297 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $242, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Kansas State University Report
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. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Mizzou take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $401.
Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Missouri - Columbia Report
University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at UNL take out is $24,688. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $280, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Iowa landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Iowa take out an average of $25,263 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $285.
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University of Minnesota - Duluth ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Duluth.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at UMN Duluth take out an average of $22,516 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $219.
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With a ranking of #10, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Missouri State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Missouri State take out is $26,045. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $103, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Missouri State University - Springfield Report
Creighton University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Omaha.
The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Creighton take out is $25,152. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $667.
Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Creighton University Report
University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at UMKC take out an average of $20,599 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $149.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at North Dakota State University take out an average of $25,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
Saint Louis University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at SLU take out an average of $23,921 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Saint Louis University Report
University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular biological and biomedical sciences programs. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UNOMAHA take out $23,885 in student loans while working on their degree.
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South Dakota State University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. South Dakota State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Brookings.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at South Dakota State take out an average of $26,646 in student loans while working on their egree.
Wichita State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public school with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at WSU take out is $22,812.
University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at UST MN take out an average of $25,198 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular biological and biomedical sciences programs. UMSL is a large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at UMSL accumulate an average of around $24,511 in student debt.
Saint Cloud State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #20 on the list. St. Cloud State University is a large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at St. Cloud State University take out is $25,283.
Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular biological and biomedical sciences programs. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato.
While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at Minnesota State Mankato accumulate an average of around $25,384 in student debt.
Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Minnesota State University - Mankato Report
University of North Dakota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #22 on the list. UND is a fairly large public school located in the city of Grand Forks.
On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UND take out $24,386 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of North Dakota
University of Nebraska at Kearney ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the distant town of Kearney, UNK is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at UNK take out an average of $21,045 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Nebraska at Kearney Report
With a ranking of #24, Southeast Missouri State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cape Girardeau.
While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at Southeast Missouri State University accumulate an average of around $23,175 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $124, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #25, University of Northern Iowa did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from UNI take out $24,400 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $161.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region
Honorable Mentions
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 Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha, NE |
| 33 | Missouri Southern State University | Joplin, MO |
| 33 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla, MO |
| 35 | Drury University | Springfield, MO |
| 36 | Winona State University | Winona, MN |
| 37 | Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS |
| 38 | College of Saint Benedict | Saint Joseph, MN |
| 39 | Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA |
| 40 | Bemidji State University | Bemidji, MN |
| 41 | Metropolitan State University | Saint Paul, MN |
| 41 | Central College | Pella, IA |
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best biological and biomedical sciences colleges 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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