2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences School for You
With 28,851 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, biological and biomedical sciences is the #9 most popular major in the United States.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 111 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for biological and biomedical sciences majors pursuing a .
Top 15% Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools
Our analysis found Eastern Virginia Medical School to be the best school for biological and biomedical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Eastern Virginia Medical School is a public school with a small student population.
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Out of the 111 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Out of the 111 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Georgia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.
Out of the 111 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a very large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.
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North Carolina State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best biological and biomedical sciences programs. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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William & Mary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.
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University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.
Wake Forest University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Duke University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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James Madison University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public college with a very large student population.
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Virginia Tech landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best biological and biomedical sciences programs. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.
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Clemson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a fairly large student population.
University of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #15, Emory University did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Middle Tennessee State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC |
| 18 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
| 19 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC |
| 20 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC |
| 21 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 22 | Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA |
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best biological and biomedical sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 378 |
| Florida | 1,728 |
| North Carolina | 867 |
| Virginia | 1,059 |
| Tennessee | 491 |
| Georgia | 738 |
| South Carolina | 297 |
| Louisiana | 482 |
| West Virginia | 100 |
| Kentucky | 255 |
| Arkansas | 131 |
| Alabama | 438 |
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Related Rankings by Major
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 8,920 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 3,221 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,488 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 2,290 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1,964 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 1,922 |
| Biotechnology | 1,567 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 1,509 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 1,244 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1,241 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 825 |
| Genetics | 717 |
| Zoology | 489 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 371 |
| Molecular Medicine | 83 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 61,791 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | 60,971 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 15,127 |
| Physical Sciences | 12,705 |
| Engineering Technologies | 7,672 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelly White.
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