Biology Studies 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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 376 schools to find the best for biology studies students.
Leading the list is Davidson College, our #1 school for biology studies. Set in the suburb of Davidson, Davidson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 81 biology studies degrees were awarded at Davidson College in the most recent year. Biology Studies graduates of Davidson College earn a median of $39,602 early in their careers. Davidson College graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans.
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Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biology studies, ranking #2. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 97% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 169 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $30,229 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes Vanderbilt University one of the top schools for biology studies. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Vanderbilt University earn around $77,997 in the first couple years of their career. Vanderbilt University graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the top schools for biology studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. About 442 biology studies degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Biology Studies graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $36,157 early in their careers. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong biology studies program will find one at Washington And Lee University, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Lexington, Washington And Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Washington And Lee University in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of Washington And Lee University earn a median of $76,810 early in their careers. Washington And Lee University graduates carry a median of $20,074 in student loans.
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University Of Richmond ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best biology studies schools. Set in the city of University of Richmond, University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Richmond graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Richmond awarded about 51 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $36,300 in their early career. University Of Richmond graduates carry a median of $20,064 in student loans.
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Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #7 spot for biology studies this year. 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 51 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $54,082 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,875.
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Clemson University placed #8 among the best biology studies schools. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 419 biology studies degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Clemson University earn around $45,741 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill landed the #9 spot for biology studies this year. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 577 biology studies degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $33,471. Students borrow a median of $15,100 to complete this degree.
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Belmont University earned the #10 position for biology studies this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Belmont University awarded about 42 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Belmont University generally make around $49,699. Belmont University graduates carry a median of $23,447 in student loans.
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Wake Forest University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best biology studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Winston-Salem. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Wake Forest University awarded about 93 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of Wake Forest University earn a median of $37,438 early in their careers. Wake Forest University graduates carry a median of $22,612 in student loans.
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University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #12 spot for biology studies this year. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Virginia Main Campus awarded about 271 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from University Of Virginia Main Campus earn around $23,395 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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College Of William And Mary ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best biology studies schools. Set in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public institution. College Of William And Mary graduates 89% of students within six years. About 179 biology studies degrees were awarded at College Of William And Mary in the most recent year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $29,851 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,681.
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Auburn University landed the #14 spot for biology studies this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Auburn University awarded about 57 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $44,498. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete this degree.
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Samford University came in at #15 for biology studies this year. Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham. Samford University graduates 77% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Samford University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Samford University generally make around $64,132. Samford University graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans.
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University Of Florida came in at #16 for biology studies this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 577 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from University Of Florida earn around $24,713 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,536 to complete this degree.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #17 for biology studies this year. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 320 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $28,239 in their early career. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans.
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George Mason University placed #18 among the best biology studies schools. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. George Mason University awarded about 329 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from George Mason University earn around $35,983 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,625.
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Elon University came in at #19 for biology studies this year. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Elon University awarded about 62 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Elon University earn around $32,683 in the first couple years of their career. Elon University graduates carry a median of $24,125 in student loans.
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Emory University landed the #20 spot for biology studies this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Emory University graduates 91% of students within six years. Emory University awarded about 202 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $43,707 in their early career. Emory University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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High Point University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best biology studies schools. Located in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. High Point University awarded about 39 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from High Point University earn around $113,352 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,785.
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James Madison University landed the #22 spot for biology studies this year. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 185 biology studies degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $40,046. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000.
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University Of Mary Washington came in at #23 for biology studies this year. Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public university. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 83 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $35,194 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,567 to complete this degree.
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Appalachian State University landed the #24 spot for biology studies this year. Appalachian State University is a very large public school located in the town of Boone. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 210 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State University in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $35,025 early in their careers. Appalachian State University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans.
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Rhodes College earned the #25 position for biology studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Memphis. Rhodes College graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 45 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Rhodes College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $28,901 in their early career. Rhodes College graduates carry a median of $23,465 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Biology Studies Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s biology studies ranking:
The ranking above is published 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 · 376 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).
