Structural Biology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their structural biology programs.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best structural biology schools.
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Choosing a Great Structural Biology School
The structural biology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Structural Biology Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Structural Biology Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
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Best Schools for Structural Biology in the United States
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 structural biology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Indiana University Bloomington is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in structural biology. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 12 structural biology degrees were awarded at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent year. Students who receive their structural biology degree from Indiana University Bloomington earn around $45,526 in the first couple years of their career. Indiana University Bloomington graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans.
More information about a degree in structural biology from Indiana University Bloomington
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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 · 5 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).
