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2023 Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

12 Ranked Colleges
335 Degrees Awarded
$21,100 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is the 336th most popular major in the country with 1,511 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 335 biochemistry and molecular biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent biochemistry and molecular biology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the biochemistry and molecular biology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region biochemistry and molecular biology students with aid.

Top 12 Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region biochemistry and molecular biology students with aid list, UF has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $5,135 for Southeast Region Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students with aid per year to attend UF.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 91 degrees to qualified ’s biochemistry and molecular biology students in 2020-2021.

UGA also took the #3 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Georgia is $14,257 for southeast region biochemistry and molecular biology students with aid.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full UGA Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Report

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Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Augusta University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Augusta, Georgia, this medium-sized public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified ’s biochemistry and molecular biology students in 2020-2021.

Augusta University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Augusta University is $12,239 for Southeast Region Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students with aid.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Augusta University

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified ’s biochemistry and molecular biology students in 2020-2021.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Vanderbilt is $19,970 for southeast region biochemistry and molecular biology students with aid.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This medium-sized school is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and it awarded 25 ’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region biochemistry and molecular biology students with aid list, Wake Forest University has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Wake Forest University is $32,845 for Southeast Region Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students with aid.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to 67 students in 2020-2021.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of South Carolina - Columbia is $20,559 for Southeast Region Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students with aid.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Read more about Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at University of South Carolina - Columbia

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Hendrix College
Conway, Arkansas

Hendrix College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Hendrix is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Conway, Arkansas. It awarded 19 ’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Hendrix also made our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. The yearly cost to attend Hendrix College is $19,746 for southeast region biochemistry and molecular biology students with aid.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Hendrix Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Report

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Centre College
Danville, Kentucky

Centre College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. This small school is located in Danville, Kentucky, and it awarded 12 ’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Centre College of Kentucky also took the #10 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $21,426 for southeast region biochemistry and molecular biology students with aid per year to attend Centre College.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Read full report on Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Centre College of Kentucky

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

With a ranking of #9, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. NUS Florida is a large school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 28 ’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2020-2021.

NUS Florida did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $25,833 for Southeast Region Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students with aid per year to attend Nova Southeastern University.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Nova Southeastern University

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Bellarmine University
Louisville, Kentucky

With a ranking of #10, Bellarmine University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Bellarmine U, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Bellarmine University is $23,992 for Southeast Region Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students with aid.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Bellarmine University

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Florida Southern College
Lakeland, Florida

Florida Southern College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Lakeland, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region biochemistry and molecular biology students with aid list, Florida Southern has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Florida Southern College is $26,517 for Southeast Region Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students with aid.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Florida Southern College

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Hampden - Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, Virginia

Hampden - Sydney College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, and it awarded 5 ’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Hampden - Sydney also made our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. It costs about $30,746 for Southeast Region Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students with aid per year to attend Hampden - Sydney.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Hampden - Sydney

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