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2026 Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region

76 Colleges in the United States
12,994 General Biology Degrees Awarded
$40,212 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Biology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general biology programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 191 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general biology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Biology in the Southwest Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Biology

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Rice University
Houston, TX

No school ranked higher than Rice University this year for general biology. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. Rice University awarded about 106 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Rice University earn around $75,299 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,904. Get the full general biology details for Rice University

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Students looking for a strong general biology program will find one at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio, which ranked #2. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio is a mid-sized public university. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio awarded about 47 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $89,151 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,247 to complete this degree. Read more about the general biology program at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 13 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $76,328 in their early career. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center graduates carry a median of $24,889 in student loans. Read more about the general biology program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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University Of Tulsa came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. Located in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 53 general biology degrees were awarded at University Of Tulsa in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biology degree from University Of Tulsa earn around $66,166 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,638. More information about a degree in general biology from University Of Tulsa

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. This small public university is located in the city of El Paso. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso awarded about 28 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso generally make around $67,322. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the general biology program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

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The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston came in at #6 for general biology this year. Set in the city of Houston, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston is a moderately-sized public institution. About 20 general biology degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston earn a median of $101,165 early in their careers. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston graduates carry a median of $21,988 in student loans. Read more about the general biology program at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston

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Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Trinity University placed #7 among the best general biology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Antonio. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 14 general biology degrees were awarded at Trinity University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Trinity University earn around $57,496 in the first couple years of their career. Trinity University graduates carry a median of $21,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in general biology from Trinity University

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Texas A And M University College Station ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 1,011 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $44,193 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,943 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general biology from Texas A And M University College Station

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The University Of Texas At Austin earned the #9 position for general biology this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 744 general biology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $31,832 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $21,893 in student loans. See the full general biology program report for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Arizona State University placed #10 among the best general biology schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 896 general biology degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $40,812 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete this degree. See the full general biology program report for Arizona State University

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Southern Methodist University earned the #11 position for general biology this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 85 general biology degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Southern Methodist University earn around $39,087 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $22,125 in student loans. More information about a degree in general biology from Southern Methodist University

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Northern Arizona University landed the #12 spot for general biology this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northern Arizona University awarded about 404 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $38,014. Northern Arizona University graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. See the full general biology program report for Northern Arizona University

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Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Southwestern University landed the #13 spot for general biology this year. Set in the city of Georgetown, Southwestern University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 general biology degrees were awarded at Southwestern University in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of Southwestern University earn a median of $36,990 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,250. More information about a degree in general biology from Southwestern University

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The University Of Texas At Dallas placed #14 among the best general biology schools. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 304 general biology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Dallas in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of $26,029 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,750. See the full general biology program report for The University Of Texas At Dallas

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University Of Arizona placed #15 among the best general biology schools. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 187 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $37,020 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete this degree. Get the full general biology details for University Of Arizona

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New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology came in at #16 for general biology this year. Located in the town of Socorro, New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is a mid-sized public university. New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 general biology students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $64,561 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,747 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general biology from New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

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University Of Houston landed the #17 spot for general biology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Houston. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 393 general biology degrees were awarded at University Of Houston in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $27,660 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. See the full general biology program report for University Of Houston

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University Of St Thomas Texas earned the #18 position for general biology this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of St Thomas Texas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. University Of St Thomas Texas awarded about 36 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of University Of St Thomas Texas earn a median of $58,265 early in their careers. University Of St Thomas Texas graduates carry a median of $20,959 in student loans. See the full general biology program report for University Of St Thomas Texas

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Chandler Gilbert Community College ranked #19 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. Chandler Gilbert Community College awarded about 47 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of Chandler Gilbert Community College earn a median of $46,943 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,447. More information about a degree in general biology from Chandler Gilbert Community College

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Texas Christian University placed #20 among the best general biology schools. Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. About 85% of students finish within six years. Texas Christian University awarded about 94 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Texas Christian University earn around $19,218 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general biology details for Texas Christian University

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Baylor University earned the #21 position for general biology this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. About 227 general biology degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $24,408 early in their careers. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $23,850 in student loans. Get the full general biology details for Baylor University

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University Of North Texas placed #22 among the best general biology schools. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 386 general biology degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $32,782. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general biology program at University Of North Texas

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Arizona State University Skysong landed the #23 spot for general biology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Scottsdale. There were roughly 603 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $34,206 in their early career. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $21,250 in student loans. Read more about the general biology program at Arizona State University Skysong

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University Of Houston Victoria ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best general biology schools. Set in the city of Victoria, University Of Houston Victoria is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Houston Victoria awarded about 34 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from University Of Houston Victoria generally make around $47,345. Students borrow a median of $20,526 to complete this degree. Read more about the general biology program at University Of Houston Victoria

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The University Of Texas At Arlington came in at #25 for general biology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Arlington. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 258 general biology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of $30,432 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,500. More information about a degree in general biology from The University Of Texas At Arlington

Rest of the Top 50 General Biology Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong general biology education:

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Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 191 schools evaluated.

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