by our College Data Analytics TeamGeneral Biology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general biology programs.
College Factual analyzed 1781 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general biology schools.
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See the highest-ranked general biology schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Mission College tops our 2026 ranking of the best general biology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Santa Clara. About 102 general biology degrees were awarded at Mission College in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $17,223 to complete this degree. See the full general biology program report for Mission College
San Diego Mesa College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. San Diego Mesa College graduates 92% of students within six years. San Diego Mesa College awarded about 120 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of San Diego Mesa College earn a median of $29,852 early in their careers. San Diego Mesa College graduates carry a median of $7,611 in student loans. More information about a degree in general biology from San Diego Mesa College
Utah Valley University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general biology, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Utah Valley University awarded about 167 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $38,427 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,200. See the full general biology program report for Utah Valley University
Students looking for a strong general biology program will find one at Folsom Lake College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Folsom, Folsom Lake College is a large public university. About 18 general biology degrees were awarded at Folsom Lake College in the most recent year. Read more about the general biology program at Folsom Lake College
Reedley College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. This large public university is located in the town of Reedley. Reedley College awarded about 87 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Reedley College generally make around $30,520. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete this degree. See the full general biology program report for Reedley College
Diablo Valley College earned the #6 position for general biology this year. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public university. About 81 general biology degrees were awarded at Diablo Valley College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Diablo Valley College earn around $27,813 in the first couple years of their career. Diablo Valley College graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans. More information about a degree in general biology from Diablo Valley College
De Anza College landed the #7 spot for general biology this year. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 51 general biology students who graduated with this degree at De Anza College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $7,271. More information about a degree in general biology from De Anza College
San Diego Miramar College earned the #8 position for general biology this year. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public university. San Diego Miramar College awarded about 65 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from San Diego Miramar College generally make around $15,731. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete this degree. Get the full general biology details for San Diego Miramar College
Chandler Gilbert Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. Set in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 47 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Chandler Gilbert Community College generally make around $46,943. Typical student debt for the program is $10,447. More information about a degree in general biology from Chandler Gilbert Community College
College Of San Mateo landed the #10 spot for general biology this year. Located in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public university. There were roughly 27 general biology students who graduated with this degree at College Of San Mateo in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $12,831 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general biology from College Of San Mateo
Napa Valley College earned the #11 position for general biology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Napa. About 73 general biology degrees were awarded at Napa Valley College in the most recent year. Get the full general biology details for Napa Valley College
Northern Virginia Community College landed the #12 spot for general biology this year. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 92 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $40,126 in their early career. Northern Virginia Community College graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans. Read more about the general biology program at Northern Virginia Community College
Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #13 for general biology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa Junior College awarded about 14 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Santa Rosa Junior College earn around $80,047 in the first couple years of their career. Santa Rosa Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans. Read more about the general biology program at Santa Rosa Junior College
Foothill College landed the #14 spot for general biology this year. Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public university. There were roughly 16 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of Foothill College earn a median of $94,152 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,595 to complete this degree. See the full general biology program report for Foothill College
Moorpark College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public university. About 40 general biology degrees were awarded at Moorpark College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Moorpark College generally make around $105,599. Moorpark College graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans. Read more about the general biology program at Moorpark College
San Diego City College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. San Diego City College awarded about 73 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $26,218 in their early career. San Diego City College graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Read more about the general biology program at San Diego City College
Cumberland County College placed #17 among the best general biology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Vineland. Cumberland County College awarded about 60 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Cumberland County College earn around $25,026 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. See the full general biology program report for Cumberland County College
Santa Barbara City College earned the #18 position for general biology this year. Set in the city of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College is a large public institution. Santa Barbara City College awarded about 58 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Santa Barbara City College generally make around $68,184. Students borrow a median of $21,090 to complete this degree. See the full general biology program report for Santa Barbara City College
Orange Coast College earned the #19 position for general biology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Costa Mesa. About 76 general biology degrees were awarded at Orange Coast College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $46,306 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,978. More information about a degree in general biology from Orange Coast College
Austin Community College District placed #20 among the best general biology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. There were roughly 39 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $34,560. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $13,375 in student loans. Read more about the general biology program at Austin Community College District
Clark College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. Set in the city of Vancouver, Clark College is a moderately-sized public institution. Clark College awarded about 64 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Clark College earn around $43,768 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,432 to complete this degree. See the full general biology program report for Clark College
Santiago Canyon College landed the #22 spot for general biology this year. This large public university is located in the city of Orange. Santiago Canyon College awarded about 48 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Santiago Canyon College generally make around $34,100. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general biology from Santiago Canyon College
Evergreen Valley College earned the #23 position for general biology this year. Located in the city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a large public university. There were roughly 21 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Evergreen Valley College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Evergreen Valley College generally make around $82,879. Typical student debt for the program is $12,981. See the full general biology program report for Evergreen Valley College
Chabot College placed #24 among the best general biology schools. Set in the suburb of Hayward, Chabot College is a large public institution. About 35 general biology degrees were awarded at Chabot College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Chabot College generally make around $85,175. Chabot College graduates carry a median of $14,122 in student loans. Get the full general biology details for Chabot College
Cascadia Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. Cascadia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Bothell. There were roughly 23 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Cascadia Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Cascadia Community College generally make around $27,352. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete this degree. See the full general biology program report for Cascadia Community College
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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 · 1781 schools evaluated.
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