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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

32 Ranked Colleges
365 Degrees Awarded
$16,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 91,804 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, biology studies is the 6th most popular major in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 9,861 biology studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 365 biology studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 32 colleges that offered a degree in biology studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent biology studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the biology studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #1 spot on the list. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a large school located in Edinburg, Texas that handed out 22 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley also took the #8 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

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Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M International University landed the #2 spot on the list. Texas A&M International University is a public institution located in Laredo, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas Woman’s University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. This fairly large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 14 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

TWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 35 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree biological sciences students with aid list, UTSA has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school awarded 17 degrees to qualified masters’s biological sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree biological sciences students with aid list, UH has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. El Paso, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological sciences degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

UTEP also made our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Houston - Clear Lake did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. This medium-sized school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 20 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Clear Lake not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston - Clear Lake are $19,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas

With a ranking of #8, MSU Texas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s biological sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree biological sciences students with aid list, MSU Texas has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Texas are $7,935.

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#9

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
#21 in overall quality

Angelo State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. San Angelo, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Angelo State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Angelo State University are $14,396, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of North Texas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNT is located in Denton, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

UNT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNT Biology Studies Report

#11

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Huntsville, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological sciences degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

SHSU also made our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Arlington, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological sciences degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also took the #14 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 22 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Tempe, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Texas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Texas State University is a large school located in San Marcos, Texas that handed out 17 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree biological sciences students with aid list, Texas State has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040.

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#15

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Texas Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological sciences degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree biological sciences students with aid list, Texas Tech has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

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#17 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas A&M Commerce is a public institution located in Commerce, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce also made our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Commerce are $14,549, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas
#22 in overall quality

West Texas A&M University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. West Texas A&M University is a fairly large public school situated in Canyon, Texas. It awarded 3 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

West Texas A&M University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Tarleton State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. Stephenville, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological sciences degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tarleton, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tarleton are $15,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25 in overall quality

Stephen F Austin State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. SFASU is located in Nacogdoches, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

SFASU also took the #25 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Stephen F Austin State University are $15,695.

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#18 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, this fairly large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified masters’s biological sciences students in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus also took the #18 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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The University of Texas at Tyler came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UT Tyler is a medium-sized public school situated in Tyler, Texas. It awarded 4 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Tyler are $16,308, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Kingsville landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas A&M University - Kingsville is a public institution located in Kingsville, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Kingsville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Kingsville are $14,066.

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Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #23. ENMU - Main Campus is located in Portales, New Mexico and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus are $7,110.

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#24

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#19 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #24. UNM is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 8 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Texas A&M University - College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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