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2026 Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

9 Colleges in the United States
197 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded
$42,765 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biochemistry & molecular biology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biochemistry & molecular biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

No school ranked higher than Wake Forest University this year for biochemistry & molecular biology. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Wake Forest University graduates 89% of students within six years. About 39 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Wake Forest University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $67,369 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. Read more about the biochemistry & molecular biology program at Wake Forest University

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University Of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology, ranking #2. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Georgia awarded about 55 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $34,212 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,804. Read more about the biochemistry & molecular biology program at University Of Georgia

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University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates 79% of students within six years. About 48 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $23,763 in their early career. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $26,300 in student loans. See the full biochemistry & molecular biology program report for University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Centre College
Danville, KY

Students looking for a strong biochemistry & molecular biology program will find one at Centre College, which ranked #4. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Danville. About 81% of students finish within six years. Centre College awarded about 13 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $32,327 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,560. More information about a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology from Centre College

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 24 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $70,595 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021. See the full biochemistry & molecular biology program report for Nova Southeastern University

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Hendrix College
Conway, AR

Hendrix College earned the #6 position for biochemistry & molecular biology this year. Hendrix College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Conway. Hendrix College graduates 72% of students within six years. About 18 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Hendrix College in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry & molecular biology degree from Hendrix College earn around $28,322 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,362 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology from Hendrix College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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