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2026 Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Schools in the Far Western Region

15 Colleges in the United States
2,574 Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$48,159 Avg Early-Career Salary

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools to find the best for cell biology & anatomical sciences students.

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Best Schools for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences in the Far Western Region

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 biology & anatomical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences

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No school ranked higher than University Of California San Francisco this year for cell biology & anatomical sciences. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of San Francisco. There were roughly 15 cell biology & anatomical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of California San Francisco in the most recent data year. Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates of University Of California San Francisco earn a median of $118,532 early in their careers. Read more about the cell biology & anatomical sciences program at University Of California San Francisco

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University Of California San Diego is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in cell biology & anatomical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. University Of California San Diego awarded about 829 cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cell biology & anatomical sciences degree from University Of California San Diego earn around $60,797 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,101 to complete this degree. Get the full cell biology & anatomical sciences details for University Of California San Diego

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A rank of #3 makes University Of California Berkeley one of the top schools for cell biology & anatomical sciences. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. There were roughly 725 cell biology & anatomical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $56,951 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,000. Read more about the cell biology & anatomical sciences program at University Of California Berkeley

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Students looking for a strong cell biology & anatomical sciences program will find one at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 180 cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $42,075 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,781. Get the full cell biology & anatomical sciences details for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of California Santa Cruz came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best cell biology & anatomical sciences schools. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 194 cell biology & anatomical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, cell biology & anatomical sciences degree recipients from University Of California Santa Cruz generally make around $45,088. University Of California Santa Cruz graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in cell biology & anatomical sciences from University Of California Santa Cruz

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University Of California Davis landed the #6 spot for cell biology & anatomical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 34 cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, cell biology & anatomical sciences degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $37,952. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. See the full cell biology & anatomical sciences program report for University Of California Davis

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University Of California Merced earned the #7 position for cell biology & anatomical sciences this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Merced. University Of California Merced graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 31 cell biology & anatomical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Merced in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cell biology & anatomical sciences degree from University Of California Merced earn around $42,071 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Merced graduates carry a median of $18,318 in student loans. Get the full cell biology & anatomical sciences details for University Of California Merced

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University Of California Los Angeles placed #8 among the best cell biology & anatomical sciences schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 276 cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the cell biology & anatomical sciences program make about $36,945 in their early career. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $15,848 in student loans. Get the full cell biology & anatomical sciences details for University Of California Los Angeles

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University Of California Santa Barbara earned the #9 position for cell biology & anatomical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. University Of California Santa Barbara awarded about 74 cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, cell biology & anatomical sciences degree recipients from University Of California Santa Barbara generally make around $38,333. University Of California Santa Barbara graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Read more about the cell biology & anatomical sciences program at University Of California Santa Barbara

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University Of California Irvine ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best cell biology & anatomical sciences schools. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 22 cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of California Irvine in the most recent year. Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $50,958 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,539 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in cell biology & anatomical sciences from University Of California Irvine

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University Of California Riverside came in at #11 for cell biology & anatomical sciences this year. Set in the city of Riverside, University Of California Riverside is a very large public institution. University Of California Riverside graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 76 cell biology & anatomical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Riverside in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cell biology & anatomical sciences degree from University Of California Riverside earn around $31,148 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Riverside graduates carry a median of $17,861 in student loans. Read more about the cell biology & anatomical sciences program at University Of California Riverside

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University Of Puget Sound landed the #12 spot for cell biology & anatomical sciences this year. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Puget Sound is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Puget Sound graduates 68% of students within six years. About 15 cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Puget Sound in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, cell biology & anatomical sciences degree recipients from University Of Puget Sound generally make around $35,822. Students borrow a median of $25,287 to complete this degree. Get the full cell biology & anatomical sciences details for University Of Puget Sound

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University Of Southern California came in at #13 for cell biology & anatomical sciences this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 42 cell biology & anatomical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Graduates of the cell biology & anatomical sciences program make about $38,304 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree. Get the full cell biology & anatomical sciences details for University Of Southern California

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Western Washington University earned the #14 position for cell biology & anatomical sciences this year. Western Washington University is a large public school located in the city of Bellingham. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 cell biology & anatomical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Western Washington University in the most recent data year. Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates of Western Washington University earn a median of $39,225 early in their careers. Western Washington University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in cell biology & anatomical sciences from Western Washington University

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University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #15 spot for cell biology & anatomical sciences this year. Set in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Hawaii At Manoa awarded about 31 cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the cell biology & anatomical sciences program make about $48,181 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,577 to complete this degree. See the full cell biology & anatomical sciences program report for University Of Hawaii At Manoa

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 24 schools evaluated.

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