2025 Best Biology Studies Schools in Pennsylvania
57
Colleges in Pennsylvania
4,089
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #6 in popularity,
biology studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
College Factual looked at 57 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Biology Studies Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,089 degrees in biology studies annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Biology Studies School
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. For our Best Overall Biology Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Biology Studies Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Biology Studies in Pennsylvania
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biological sciences degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
11 Top Pennsylvania Schools in Biological Sciences
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 wish to pursue a degree in biology studies. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.
There were about 163 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of Pennsylvania
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
288
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in biology studies has to check out University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Pitt is a very large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #85 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.
There were about 288 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In PA
261
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Temple University if you wish to pursue a degree in biology studies. Temple is a very large public university located in the city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.
There were about 261 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Temple University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In PA
180
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in biology studies needs to look into Drexel University. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #115 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.
There were about 180 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Drexel University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In PA
83
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Villanova is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Villanova. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.
There were approximately 83 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Villanova University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
24th
Most Popular In PA
42
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Lehigh is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Bethlehem. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Lehigh is a great university overall.
There were approximately 42 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Lehigh University
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. A Best Colleges rank of #158 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Bucknell is a great university overall.
There were about 65 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Bucknell in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Bucknell University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In PA
113
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Duquesne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #196 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Duquesne is a great university overall.
There were approximately 113 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Duquesne University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
47th
Most Popular In PA
48
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Easton, Lafayette is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #204 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Lafayette is a great college overall.
There were approximately 48 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Lafayette in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Lafayette College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
25th
Most Popular In PA
Located in the large suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Swarthmore is a great college overall.
There were roughly 30 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Swarthmore in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Swarthmore College
