2026 Best Human Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Human Biology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 41 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Human Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Stanford University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Human Biology bachelor's degree schools in the United States. Stanford University is a private not-for-profit school based in Stanford, CA. About 92% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $65,910 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete their Human Biology program here. Read more about Stanford University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #2 on this year's Human Biology ranking in the United States. Located in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Students borrow a median of $18,125 to complete their Human Biology program here. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Out of the 41 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Southern California landed the #3 spot. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. Typical Human Biology student debt is $14,500. See the full University Of Southern California profile
You'll be in good company at University Of California Los Angeles, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in Los Angeles, CA. University Of California Los Angeles posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Typical Human Biology student debt is $12,500. See the full University Of California Los Angeles profile
You'll be in good company at University Of Kansas, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Lawrence, KS. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Typical Human Biology student debt is $26,584. Get the full University Of Kansas report
University Of California Irvine came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in Irvine, CA, University Of California Irvine is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. University Of California Irvine Human Biology students take on a median of $20,900 in debt. See the full University Of California Irvine profile
Washington State University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Graduates carry a median of $21,903 in student loans. Get the full Washington State University report
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Set in Green Bay, WI, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,700 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,288. The median Human Biology program debt is $21,121. See the full University Of Wisconsin Green Bay profile
Hamline University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Hamline University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,004. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete their Human Biology program here. See the full Hamline University profile
Johns Hopkins University placed #10 among Human Biology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Typical Human Biology student debt is $12,138. See the full Johns Hopkins University profile
Bastyr University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kenmore, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,289. Graduates carry a median of $26,196 in student loans. More on Bastyr University
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,762, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete their Human Biology program here. Get the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis report
Cuny Hunter College landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Based in New York, NY, Cuny Hunter College is a public institution. Cuny Hunter College graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,382, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. Graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. See the full Cuny Hunter College profile
Scripps College
Scripps College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Get the full Scripps College report
Northwestern Health Sciences University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. More on Northwestern Health Sciences University
Ball State University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. More on Ball State University
American International College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Human Biology schools. Read more about American International College
Claremont Mckenna College did well this year, earning the #18 position. See the full Claremont Mckenna College profile
National University placed #19 among Human Biology schools in the United States. See the full National University profile
Whitman College
Whitman College landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Whitman College
Michigan Technological University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Read more about Michigan Technological University
Baker University
Baker University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Human Biology schools. Read the full report on Baker University
Saint Bonaventure University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. See the full Saint Bonaventure University profile
Liberty University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Liberty University
College Of Saint Mary ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Human Biology schools. Read the full report on College Of Saint Mary
Rest of the Top 15% Best Human Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
College Of Western Idaho landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read more about College Of Western Idaho
Harding University placed #27 among Human Biology schools in the United States. More on Harding University
Brown University
Brown University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Brown University report
Morgan State University placed #29 among Human Biology schools in the United States. See the full Morgan State University profile
University Of Saint Mary ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Human Biology schools. Read the full report on University Of Saint Mary
Cornell University placed #31 among Human Biology schools in the United States. Get the full Cornell University report
Pitzer College
Pitzer College placed #32 among Human Biology schools in the United States. Get the full Pitzer College report
Saint Leo University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. More on Saint Leo University
University Of Nevada Las Vegas landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Chatham University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Chatham University
Cuny Graduate School And University Center placed #36 among Human Biology schools in the United States. Read more about Cuny Graduate School And University Center
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany placed #37 among Human Biology schools in the United States. Read more about Suny At Albany
Hampshire College landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Hampshire College
University Of Indianapolis ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Human Biology schools. Read the full report on University Of Indianapolis
Sterling College Kansas came in at #40 in this year's ranking. More on Sterling College Kansas
University Of St Thomas Minnesota did well this year, earning the #41 position. More on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 41 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).