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2026 Best Biochemistry Schools in the The Plains States Region

23 Colleges in the United States
667 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$45,949 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biochemistry degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biochemistry programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 70 schools to find the best for biochemistry students.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry in the The Plains States 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 degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Biochemistry

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biochemistry. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 95 biochemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Biochemistry graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $37,830 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry details for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biochemistry, ranking #2. Located in the town of Grinnell, Grinnell College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 27 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Grinnell College in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Grinnell College earn around $38,598 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,549. Read more about the biochemistry program at Grinnell College

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Iowa State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Iowa State University generally make around $43,520. Students borrow a median of $19,477 to complete this degree. Get the full biochemistry details for Iowa State University

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Students looking for a strong biochemistry program will find one at University Of Kansas, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. University Of Kansas awarded about 49 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $41,487 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,004 to complete this degree. See the full biochemistry program report for University Of Kansas

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biochemistry, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 94 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $33,520. Typical student debt for the program is $19,980. More information about a degree in biochemistry from University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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University Of Minnesota Duluth landed the #6 spot for biochemistry this year. This large public university is located in the city of Duluth. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 50 biochemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from University Of Minnesota Duluth earn around $31,150 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. Read more about the biochemistry program at University Of Minnesota Duluth

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa came in at #7 for biochemistry this year. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Iowa awarded about 33 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $29,991 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,626. More information about a degree in biochemistry from University Of Iowa

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Creighton University came in at #8 for biochemistry this year. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 33 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Creighton University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Creighton University generally make around $64,369. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete this degree. See the full biochemistry program report for Creighton University

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota earned the #9 position for biochemistry this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of St Thomas Minnesota awarded about 15 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $34,299 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,226 to complete this degree. See the full biochemistry program report for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #10 for biochemistry this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 81 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $40,492 in their early career. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $25,437 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry details for University Of Missouri Columbia

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Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #11 for biochemistry this year. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Minnesota State University Mankato awarded about 13 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $53,088 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,260. Read more about the biochemistry program at Minnesota State University Mankato

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Gustavus Adolphus College earned the #12 position for biochemistry this year. Set in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. About 12 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Gustavus Adolphus College in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Gustavus Adolphus College earn around $44,396 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,197 to complete this degree. Read more about the biochemistry program at Gustavus Adolphus College

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University placed #13 among the best biochemistry schools. Set in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rockhurst University awarded about 12 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $70,849 in their early career. Rockhurst University graduates carry a median of $24,111 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry details for Rockhurst University

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Saint Louis University Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry schools. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 14 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn around $65,599 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,586 to complete this degree. Get the full biochemistry details for Saint Louis University Main Campus

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Dakota Wesleyan University landed the #15 spot for biochemistry this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Mitchell. About 48% of students finish within six years. Dakota Wesleyan University awarded about 10 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Dakota Wesleyan University earn around $71,856 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Get the full biochemistry details for Dakota Wesleyan University

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Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Wartburg College placed #16 among the best biochemistry schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Waverly. Wartburg College graduates 64% of students within six years. Wartburg College awarded about 10 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Wartburg College earn around $46,918 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,793. See the full biochemistry program report for Wartburg College

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College Of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

College Of Saint Benedict placed #17 among the best biochemistry schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Joseph, College Of Saint Benedict is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. College Of Saint Benedict awarded about 10 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $47,105 in their early career. College Of Saint Benedict graduates carry a median of $23,307 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry details for College Of Saint Benedict

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Kansas State University landed the #18 spot for biochemistry this year. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Kansas State University earn around $29,651 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the biochemistry program at Kansas State University

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Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Grand View University placed #19 among the best biochemistry schools. Set in the city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Grand View University awarded about 10 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of Grand View University earn a median of $45,180 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,941. Read more about the biochemistry program at Grand View University

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Metropolitan State University earned the #20 position for biochemistry this year. Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Metropolitan State University in the most recent year. Biochemistry graduates of Metropolitan State University earn a median of $54,195 early in their careers. Metropolitan State University graduates carry a median of $30,822 in student loans. More information about a degree in biochemistry from Metropolitan State University

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University Of Missouri St Louis came in at #21 for biochemistry this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public institution. University Of Missouri St Louis graduates 57% of students within six years. About 24 biochemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri St Louis in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from University Of Missouri St Louis earn around $49,509 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,316 to complete this degree. Get the full biochemistry details for University Of Missouri St Louis

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Drury University
Springfield, MO

Drury University landed the #22 spot for biochemistry this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Drury University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 13 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Drury University in the most recent year. Biochemistry graduates of Drury University earn a median of $37,267 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,641. Get the full biochemistry details for Drury University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 70 schools evaluated.

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