by our College Data Analytics Team
General Biology is taught at colleges nationwide, yet a handful of schools devote much more of their degrees to the field than the rest. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on general biology — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
College Factual ranked the 1245 general biology schools in the United States by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
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Below are the most focused general biology schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by the share of degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for general biology is Cleveland Chiropractic College. Cleveland Chiropractic College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Overland Park. About 93% of the degrees Cleveland Chiropractic College awards are in general biology, or about 28 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Cleveland Chiropractic College
Logan University ranks #2 for general biology by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Chesterfield, Logan University is a private not-for-profit university. General Biology accounts for around 73% of the degrees granted here, or about 62 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Logan University
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo ranks #3 for general biology by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Arecibo, Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo is a private not-for-profit university. General Biology accounts for around 55% of the degrees granted here, or about 27 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo
Rust College came in at #4 on our list of the most focused general biology schools. Set in the town of Holly Springs, Rust College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 38% of the degrees Rust College awards are in general biology, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Rust College
Fisk University is one of the most focused general biology schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Fisk University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology accounts for around 33% of the degrees granted here, or about 37 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Fisk University
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Fajardo comes in at #6 for general biology focus this year. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Fajardo is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fajardo. About 29% of the degrees Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Fajardo awards are in general biology, or about 43 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Fajardo
Xavier University Of Louisiana placed #7 for general biology by degree focus. Located in the city of New Orleans, Xavier University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 29% of all degrees awarded are in general biology, or about 130 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general biology details for Xavier University Of Louisiana
University Of Puerto Rico Ponce ranked #8 on our list of the most focused general biology schools. Set in the city of Ponce, University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a public institution. General Biology accounts for around 26% of the degrees granted here, or about 71 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
Paine College placed #9 for general biology by degree focus. Set in the city of Augusta, Paine College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 26% of all degrees awarded are in general biology, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general biology details for Paine College
Centenary College Of Louisiana placed #10 for general biology by degree focus. Set in the city of Shreveport, Centenary College Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology accounts for around 25% of the degrees granted here, or about 26 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Centenary College Of Louisiana
Harris Stowe State University placed #11 for general biology by degree focus. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Harris Stowe State University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 24% of all degrees awarded are in general biology, or about 51 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general biology details for Harris Stowe State University
University Of Puerto Rico Cayey placed #12 for general biology by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Cayey, University Of Puerto Rico Cayey is a public institution. General Biology accounts for around 24% of the degrees granted here, or about 84 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for University Of Puerto Rico Cayey
Alcorn State University placed #13 for general biology by degree focus. Set in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State University is a public institution. General Biology accounts for around 23% of the degrees granted here, or about 107 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for Alcorn State University
Lyon College landed the #14 spot among the most focused general biology schools. Located in the town of Batesville, Lyon College is a private not-for-profit university. General Biology accounts for around 23% of the degrees granted here, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Lyon College
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce comes in at #15 for general biology focus this year. Located in the city of Ponce, Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 22% of all degrees awarded are in general biology, or about 141 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
Alice Lloyd College comes in at #16 for general biology focus this year. Located in the rural area of Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 22% of all degrees awarded are in general biology, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Alice Lloyd College
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German landed the #17 spot among the most focused general biology schools. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of San German. About 21% of the degrees Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German awards are in general biology, or about 88 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German
Cuny Medgar Evers College ranked #18 on our list of the most focused general biology schools. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Medgar Evers College is a public institution. At this school, roughly 21% of all degrees awarded are in general biology, or about 78 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general biology details for Cuny Medgar Evers College
Texas College landed the #19 spot among the most focused general biology schools. Texas College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tyler. General Biology accounts for around 21% of the degrees granted here, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Texas College
Wofford College placed #20 for general biology by degree focus. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford College is a private not-for-profit university. About 21% of the degrees Wofford College awards are in general biology, or about 94 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general biology details for Wofford College
Benedictine University comes in at #21 for general biology focus this year. Located in the suburb of Lisle, Benedictine University is a private not-for-profit university. About 21% of the degrees Benedictine University awards are in general biology, or about 85 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general biology details for Benedictine University
New York Institute Of Technology placed #22 for general biology by degree focus. Located in the rural area of Old Westbury, New York Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit university. About 20% of the degrees New York Institute Of Technology awards are in general biology, or about 107 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for New York Institute Of Technology
Bennett College For Women landed the #23 spot among the most focused general biology schools. Bennett College For Women is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Greensboro. About 19% of the degrees Bennett College For Women awards are in general biology, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Bennett College For Women
Presbyterian College comes in at #24 for general biology focus this year. Set in the town of Clinton, Presbyterian College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 19% of all degrees awarded are in general biology, or about 40 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Presbyterian College
Sweet Briar College placed #25 for general biology by degree focus. Located in the rural area of Sweet Briar, Sweet Briar College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 18% of all degrees awarded are in general biology, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for Sweet Briar College
Not far behind, these schools also devote a large share of their degrees to general biology:
These schools also award degrees in general biology and are worth a look:
| Rank | School | Location | General Biology Degree Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Oakwood University | Huntsville, AL | 15% |
| #52 | Atlanta Christian College | West Point, GA | 15% |
| #53 | Miles College | Fairfield, AL | 15% |
| #54 | Juniata College | Huntingdon, PA | 15% |
| #55 | Randolph College | Lynchburg, VA | 15% |
| #56 | St Johns University New York | Queens, NY | 15% |
| #57 | Beloit College | Beloit, WI | 15% |
| #58 | University Of Puerto Rico Humacao | Humacao, PR | 15% |
| #59 | Oglethorpe University | Atlanta, GA | 14% |
| #60 | Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ | 14% |
| #61 | Ohio Dominican University | Columbus, OH | 14% |
| #62 | University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon | Bayamon, PR | 14% |
| #63 | Lane College | Jackson, TN | 14% |
| #64 | Alabama A And M University | Normal, AL | 14% |
| #65 | Cottey College | Nevada, MO | 14% |
| #66 | Savannah State University | Savannah, GA | 14% |
| #67 | University Of New England | Biddeford, ME | 14% |
| #68 | Young Harris College | Young Harris, GA | 14% |
| #69 | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, IN | 14% |
| #70 | Landmark College | Putney, VT | 14% |
| #71 | University Of The Virgin Islands | Charlotte Amalie, VI | 13% |
| #72 | Francis Marion University | Florence, SC | 13% |
| #73 | Augustana College South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | 13% |
| #74 | University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras | San Juan, PR | 13% |
| #75 | Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | 13% |
| #76 | Ursinus College | Collegeville, PA | 13% |
| #77 | Philander Smith College | Little Rock, AR | 13% |
| #78 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 13% |
| #79 | Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | 13% |
| #80 | Jarvis Christian College | Hawkins, TX | 13% |
| #81 | Georgetown College | Georgetown, KY | 13% |
| #82 | Le Moyne Owen College | Memphis, TN | 13% |
| #83 | University Of The Ozarks | Clarksville, AR | 13% |
| #84 | Concordia College At Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | 13% |
| #85 | Pennsylvania State University Brandywine | Media, PA | 13% |
| #86 | Spelman College | Atlanta, GA | 13% |
| #87 | Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce | Mercedita, PR | 13% |
| #88 | Christopher Newport University | Newport News, VA | 13% |
| #89 | St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | 13% |
| #90 | Saint Norbert College | De Pere, WI | 12% |
| #91 | Livingstone College | Salisbury, NC | 12% |
| #92 | Benedict College | Columbia, SC | 12% |
| #93 | Southern Adventist University | Collegedale, TN | 12% |
| #94 | Suny At Binghamton | Vestal, NY | 12% |
| #95 | Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley, GA | 12% |
| #96 | University Of Maryland Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | 12% |
| #97 | University Of Dallas | Irving, TX | 12% |
| #98 | University Of Rochester | Rochester, NY | 12% |
| #99 | Bryn Athyn College Of The New Church | Bryn Athyn, PA | 12% |
| #100 | Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | 12% |
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The ranking above is published by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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