2026 Best Molecular Biology Schools in Wisconsin

Molecular Biology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 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 Wisconsin

Best Schools for Molecular Biology in Wisconsin

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 molecular biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Molecular Biology

1

University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

64 Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded

$51,184 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Wisconsin Madison this year for molecular biology. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 64 molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Molecular Biology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $51,184 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,948. Read more about the molecular biology program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

2

University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

18 Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded

$49,911 Median Starting Salary

University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Eau Claire. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $49,911. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates carry a median of $22,574 in student loans. Read more about the molecular biology program at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 4 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.