2026 Best Molecular Biology Schools in the Far Western Region

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 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for molecular biology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Molecular Biology Schools in the Far Western Region

Best Schools for Molecular Biology in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall molecular biology education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Molecular Biology

1

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded

$75,954 Median Starting Salary

Pomona College tops our 2026 ranking of the best molecular biology schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Claremont. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 25 molecular biology degrees were awarded at Pomona College in the most recent year. Students who receive their molecular biology degree from Pomona College earn around $75,954 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the molecular biology program at Pomona College

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University Of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

29 Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded

$59,523 Median Starting Salary

University Of California Los Angeles is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in molecular biology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 29 molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the molecular biology program make about $59,523 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,920. See the full molecular biology program report for University Of California Los Angeles

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.