by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for molecular biology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 81 degrees in molecular biology to qualified students.
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The molecular biology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Molecular Biology Schools in the Far Western US Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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The schools below may not offer all types of molecular biology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's hard to beat University of California - Los Angeles if you want to pursue a degree in molecular biology. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in molecular biology from University of California - Los Angeles
University of Southern California is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in molecular biology. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a degree in molecular biology from University of Southern California
Explore the best molecular biology schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 999 | 98 |
| Washington | 831 | 1 |
| Hawaii | 267 | 0 |
Molecular Biology is one of 9 different types of Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 1,896 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 312 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 242 |
| Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 99 |
| Biophysics | 75 |
| Structural Biology | 1 |
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