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2026 Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

5 Colleges in the United States
262 Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded
$52,860 Avg Early-Career Salary

Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for cell/cellular & molecular biology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall cell/cellular & molecular biology education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. About 16 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of Duke University earn a median of $88,981 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at Duke University

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Students looking for a strong cell/cellular & molecular biology program will find one at George Mason University, which ranked #2. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. George Mason University awarded about 29 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $63,131 early in their careers. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at George Mason University

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Students looking for a strong cell/cellular & molecular biology program will find one at Vanderbilt University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, cell/cellular & molecular biology degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. Students borrow a median of $13,975 to complete this degree. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at Vanderbilt University

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Tulane University Of Louisiana is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology, ranking #4. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 69 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent data year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $26,589 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,500. Get the full cell/cellular & molecular biology details for Tulane University Of Louisiana

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas in the most recent data year. Graduates of the cell/cellular & molecular biology program make about $52,555 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,019 to complete this degree. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at University Of Arkansas

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University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 66 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $52,885 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,829. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Stetson University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. Set in the city of DeLand, Stetson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Stetson University awarded about 13 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, cell/cellular & molecular biology degree recipients from Stetson University generally make around $38,839. Students borrow a median of $25,382 to complete this degree. Get the full cell/cellular & molecular biology details for Stetson University

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University placed #8 among the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 39 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Augusta University in the most recent year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of Augusta University earn a median of $21,905 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,229. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at Augusta University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 18 schools evaluated.

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