by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 84 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for biology studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 5,233 bachelor's degrees in biology studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of biology studies for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality biological 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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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 biology studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biology Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology studies. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in biology studies has to take a look at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It is hard to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in biology studies. Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Missouri - Columbia
It's difficult to beat Iowa State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in biology studies. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Iowa State University
It is difficult to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in biology studies. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Washington University in St Louis
Iowa is a very large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Iowa
UNL is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
South Dakota State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Brookings.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from South Dakota State University
SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Saint Louis University
St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Northfield.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from St Olaf College
UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Duluth.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of North Dakota
Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Northern Iowa
KU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Kansas
Located in the town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of South Dakota
Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Omaha.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Creighton University
K -State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Manhattan.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Kansas State University
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Biology Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Minnesota State University - Mankato | Mankato, MN |
| 18 | University of Missouri - Kansas City | Kansas City, MO |
| 19 | Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN |
| 20 | Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA |
| 21 | University of St Thomas Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN |
| 22 | Carleton College | Northfield, MN |
| 23 | North Dakota State University - Main Campus | Fargo, ND |
| 24 | Winona State University | Winona, MN |
| 25 | Missouri State University - Springfield | Springfield, MO |
| 26 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, NE |
| 27 | Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Moorhead, MN |
| 28 | Truman State University | Kirksville, MO |
Explore the best biology studies colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 1,723 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 1,522 |
| Iowa | 403 | 707 |
| Kansas | 352 | 627 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 592 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 277 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 164 |
One of 1 majors within the General Biology area of study, Biology Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 264 |