by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 39 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 6,228 master's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences to qualified students.
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The biological & biomedical sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality biological & biomedical sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences has to take a look at Cornell University. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Cornell University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences needs to check out Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Johns Hopkins University
It's difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Pennsylvania
New York University is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from New York University
Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Columbia University in the City of New York
Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Georgetown University
Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Rochester
Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from George Washington University
UD is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Newark.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Delaware
Explore the best biological & biomedical sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 1,853 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 864 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 480 |
| Maryland | 32 | 855 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 651 |
| Delaware | 24 | 109 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 2,102 |
| Biotechnology | 941 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 800 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 599 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 515 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 339 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 206 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 166 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 164 |
| Genetics | 157 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 12,009 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 3,531 |
| Engineering Technologies | 1,792 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 1,659 |
| Physical Sciences | 1,507 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 550 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 302 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 207 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 27 |