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2026 Best General Biomedical Sciences Schools in the The Plains States Region

16 Colleges in the United States
344 General Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$33,830 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Biomedical 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 36 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 The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general biomedical sciences education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in General Biomedical Sciences

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Leading the list is University Of Missouri Columbia, our #1 school for general biomedical sciences. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 15 general biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $46,272. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $23,188 in student loans. Get the full general biomedical sciences details for University Of Missouri Columbia

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University Of Northern Iowa came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general biomedical sciences schools. University Of Northern Iowa is a large public school located in the city of Cedar Falls. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 15 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent year. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Northern Iowa earn a median of $36,286 early in their careers. University Of Northern Iowa graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general biomedical sciences from University Of Northern Iowa

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Iowa State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general biomedical sciences, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 45 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Iowa State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general biomedical sciences program make about $30,702 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,614 to complete this degree. See the full general biomedical sciences program report for Iowa State University

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A rank of #4 makes Saint Cloud State University one of the top schools for general biomedical sciences. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. Saint Cloud State University graduates 39% of students within six years. About 36 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Saint Cloud State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from Saint Cloud State University generally make around $44,166. Saint Cloud State University graduates carry a median of $24,450 in student loans. See the full general biomedical sciences program report for Saint Cloud State University

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Students looking for a strong general biomedical sciences program will find one at University Of Iowa, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Graduates of the general biomedical sciences program make about $34,813 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,512. Get the full general biomedical sciences details for University Of Iowa

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Minnesota State University Moorhead landed the #6 spot for general biomedical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Minnesota State University Moorhead awarded about 18 general biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biomedical sciences program make about $32,422 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,000. Get the full general biomedical sciences details for Minnesota State University Moorhead

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University Of South Dakota landed the #7 spot for general biomedical sciences this year. Set in the town of Vermillion, University Of South Dakota is a large public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 67 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Dakota in the most recent data year. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of South Dakota earn a median of $30,167 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. See the full general biomedical sciences program report for University Of South Dakota

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South Dakota State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best general biomedical sciences schools. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. There were roughly 80 general biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biomedical sciences program make about $32,940 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general biomedical sciences details for South Dakota State University

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Missouri State University Springfield came in at #9 for general biomedical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 12 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent year. Graduates of the general biomedical sciences program make about $34,717 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,552. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at Missouri State University Springfield

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Missouri Southern State University came in at #10 for general biomedical sciences this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Joplin. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Missouri Southern State University awarded about 15 general biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biomedical sciences program make about $31,149 in their early career. Missouri Southern State University graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. Read more about the general biomedical sciences program at Missouri Southern State University

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Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best general biomedical sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Kansas City. About 10 general biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences generally make around $18,493. More information about a degree in general biomedical sciences from Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences

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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 · 36 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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