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2025 Best Biology Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

175 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
15,807 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in biology studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #6 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 175 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biology Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 15,807 degrees in biology studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biology Studies School

Best Biology Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The biological sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biology Studies rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for biology studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Biology Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Master's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Biological Sciences

The biological sciences 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 Biology Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Biology Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

The schools below may not offer all types of biological sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Biological Sciences

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In PA
163 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a degree in biology studies. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were approximately 163 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NY
312 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biology studies. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 312 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available.

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In NY
193 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in biology studies needs to look into New York University. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were about 193 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA
288 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in biology studies has to look into University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Pitt is a very large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh. This university ranks 6th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 288 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
24th Most Popular In NY
110 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 110 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In NY
190 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Rochester. This university ranks 8th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 190 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent year we have data available.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In PA
261 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Temple is a very large public university located in the city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 8th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 261 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In MD
45 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were approximately 45 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
581 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were approximately 581 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DE
217 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 3 colleges for overall quality in the state of Delaware.

There were roughly 217 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent data year.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In DC
41 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were about 41 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NJ
394 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were roughly 394 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
556 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

SUNY Stony Brook is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Stony Brook. This university ranks 14th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 556 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In DC
91 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 91 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In PA
180 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 10th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 180 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NY
298 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University at Buffalo is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Buffalo. This university ranks 18th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 298 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at University at Buffalo in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY
466 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Binghamton University is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal. This university ranks 15th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 466 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Binghamton University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In NY
125 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.

There were about 125 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent data year.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In PA
83 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Villanova. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.

There were roughly 83 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent data year.

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
24th Most Popular In PA
42 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Lehigh is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Bethlehem. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Lehigh is a great university overall.

There were about 42 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh in the most recent data year.

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21
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NY
258 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UAlbany is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Albany. This university ranks 27th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 258 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UAlbany in the most recent year we have data available.

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22
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
358 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UMBC is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Baltimore. This university ranks 6th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 358 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UMBC in the most recent data year.

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In NJ
167 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 9th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were approximately 167 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In PA
65 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Lewisburg. This university ranks 11th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 65 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Bucknell in the most recent year we have data available.

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25
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NY
288 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 31st out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 288 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at STJ in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Biology Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
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Barnard College
New York, NY
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Hamilton College
Clinton, NY
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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Lafayette College
Easton, PA

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Towson University
Towson, MD

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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Honorable Mentions

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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
36 Fordham University Bronx, NY
37 SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY
38 Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA
39 Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY
40 Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
41 William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ
42 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
43 Union College New York Schenectady, NY
44 Clarkson University Potsdam, NY
45 The City College of New York New York, NY
46 Salisbury University Salisbury, MD
47 Kean University Union, NJ
48 Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ
49 Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA
50 Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
51 Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY
52 Ursinus College Collegeville, PA
53 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA
54 Howard University Washington, DC
55 Stockton University Galloway, NJ
56 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA
57 Colgate University Hamilton, NY
58 Allegheny College Meadville, PA

Best Biology Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best biology studies colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 1,026 6,690
Pennsylvania 978 4,291
Maryland 618 1,787
New Jersey 614 2,706
District of Columbia 441 434
Delaware 345 277

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