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2026 Best General Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

40 Colleges in the United States
3,282 General Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$39,995 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Biomedical Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general biomedical sciences programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 82 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general biomedical sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Biomedical Sciences in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general biomedical sciences education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in General Biomedical Sciences

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Duke University
Durham, NC

No school ranked higher than Duke University this year for general biomedical sciences. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. Duke University awarded about 51 general biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biomedical sciences degree from Duke University earn around $30,229 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete this degree. Get the full general biomedical sciences details for Duke University

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Students looking for a strong general biomedical sciences program will find one at The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Memphis, The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 23 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biomedical sciences program make about $86,386 in their early career. The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center graduates carry a median of $25,679 in student loans. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general biomedical sciences schools. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 18 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $77,997 early in their careers. Vanderbilt University graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at Vanderbilt University

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A rank of #4 makes Medical University Of South Carolina one of the top schools for general biomedical sciences. Set in the city of Charleston, Medical University Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 19 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Medical University Of South Carolina in the most recent data year. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of Medical University Of South Carolina earn a median of $89,719 early in their careers. Medical University Of South Carolina graduates carry a median of $29,043 in student loans. More information about a degree in general biomedical sciences from Medical University Of South Carolina

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best general biomedical sciences schools. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Graduates of the general biomedical sciences program make about $36,157 in their early career. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general biomedical sciences from North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Tulane University Of Louisiana ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biomedical sciences program make about $54,082 in their early career. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $13,875 in student loans. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at Tulane University Of Louisiana

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University came in at #7 for general biomedical sciences this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Winston-Salem. Wake Forest University graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from Wake Forest University generally make around $37,438. Wake Forest University graduates carry a median of $22,612 in student loans. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at Wake Forest University

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University placed #8 among the best general biomedical sciences schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 323 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $44,498 early in their careers. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. Get the full general biomedical sciences details for Auburn University

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earned the #9 position for general biomedical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 19 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $28,239. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. More information about a degree in general biomedical sciences from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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George Mason University placed #10 among the best general biomedical sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. George Mason University awarded about 39 general biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biomedical sciences 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. More information about a degree in general biomedical sciences from George Mason University

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University earned the #11 position for general biomedical sciences this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 76 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Emory University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biomedical sciences program make about $43,707 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at Emory University

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University came in at #12 for general biomedical sciences this year. Located in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 10 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at High Point University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biomedical sciences degree from High Point University earn around $113,352 in the first couple years of their career. High Point University graduates carry a median of $23,785 in student loans. See the full general biomedical sciences program report for High Point University

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Florida Institute Of Technology placed #13 among the best general biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. Florida Institute Of Technology graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Florida Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biomedical sciences program make about $69,878 in their early career. Florida Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at Florida Institute Of Technology

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University Of Louisville came in at #14 for general biomedical sciences this year. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. University Of Louisville awarded about 14 general biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $27,123 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,681. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at University Of Louisville

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best general biomedical sciences schools. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biomedical sciences degree from Virginia Commonwealth University earn around $27,506 in the first couple years of their career. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates carry a median of $21,712 in student loans. See the full general biomedical sciences program report for Virginia Commonwealth University

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University Of South Carolina Columbia placed #16 among the best general biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates 79% of students within six years. About 25 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $32,571. Students borrow a median of $24,620 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general biomedical sciences from University Of South Carolina Columbia

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University Of Kentucky ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best general biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 24 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Graduates of the general biomedical sciences program make about $37,485 in their early career. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. See the full general biomedical sciences program report for University Of Kentucky

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University landed the #18 spot for general biomedical sciences this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Florida State University in the most recent data year. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $40,916 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,517 to complete this degree. Get the full general biomedical sciences details for Florida State University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus earned the #19 position for general biomedical sciences this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates 77% of students within six years. There were roughly 744 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biomedical sciences degree from University Of South Florida Main Campus earn around $27,034 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at University Of South Florida Main Campus

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami came in at #20 for general biomedical sciences this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. About 42 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $20,477 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,991. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at University Of Miami

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University Of North Florida earned the #21 position for general biomedical sciences this year. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Florida in the most recent data year. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of North Florida earn a median of $26,964 early in their careers. University Of North Florida graduates carry a median of $16,250 in student loans. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at University Of North Florida

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Florida Atlantic University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best general biomedical sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Boca Raton. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 44 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biomedical sciences degree from Florida Atlantic University earn around $32,708 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,537. More information about a degree in general biomedical sciences from Florida Atlantic University

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University Of Central Florida placed #23 among the best general biomedical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 431 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $30,041. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $21,900 in student loans. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at University Of Central Florida

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Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg College earned the #24 position for general biomedical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. Lynchburg College graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Lynchburg College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from Lynchburg College generally make around $107,159. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at Lynchburg College

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Florida International University came in at #25 for general biomedical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. Florida International University awarded about 42 general biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biomedical sciences program make about $21,529 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000. Get the full general biomedical sciences details for Florida International University

Rest of the Top 48 General Biomedical Sciences Schools

These schools also placed among the best for general biomedical sciences this year:

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
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Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY
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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
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Pikeville College
Pikeville, KY
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Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
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Bluefield College
Bluefield, VA

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 82 schools evaluated.

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