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2026 Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Schools in Massachusetts

2 Colleges in the United States
184 Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded
$58,565 Avg Early-Career Salary

Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their cell/cellular & molecular biology programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for cell/cellular & molecular biology students.

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Best Schools for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology in Massachusetts

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 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Leading the list is Boston University, our #1 school for cell/cellular & molecular biology. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 16 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cell/cellular & molecular biology degree from Boston University earn around $63,598 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232. More information about a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology from Boston University

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Northeastern University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 74 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Northeastern University in the most recent year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $65,551 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,156. More information about a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology from Northeastern University

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Students looking for a strong cell/cellular & molecular biology program will find one at University Of Massachusetts Amherst, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 25 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $53,543 early in their careers. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates carry a median of $25,234 in student loans. Get the full cell/cellular & molecular biology details for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Students looking for a strong cell/cellular & molecular biology program will find one at Harvard University, which ranked #4. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. About 98% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 69 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cell/cellular & molecular biology degree from Harvard University earn around $51,569 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616. See the full cell/cellular & molecular biology program report for Harvard University

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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 · 8 schools evaluated.

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