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2025 Best Biology Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

222 Colleges in the Southeast Region
24,098 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Biology Studies is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #6 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 222 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for biology studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 24,098 degrees in biology studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biology Studies School

Best Biology Studies Schools in the Southeast 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. We derive our Best Overall Biology Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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 Southeast Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Biology Studies in the Southeast Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biological sciences degrees they offer, see the list below. 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 Southeast Region Schools in Biological Sciences

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
569 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biology studies. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were approximately 569 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NC
168 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Duke University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biology studies. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were about 168 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
420 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat North Carolina State University if you want to pursue a degree in biology studies. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 420 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In SC
380 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of South Carolina - Columbia is a great option for students pursuing a degree in biology studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 380 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In VA
267 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were approximately 267 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In VA
348 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 348 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
371 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were approximately 371 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In AL
76 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 76 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
400 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

VCU is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richmond. This university ranks 8th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 400 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA
364 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 364 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In GA
203 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #31 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were roughly 203 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In NC
97 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #76 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Wake Forest University is a great university overall.

There were about 97 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In FL
375 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. This university ranks 2nd out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 375 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
608 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UGA is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 608 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In FL
595 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UF is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 595 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KY
184 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 39 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were about 184 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NC
283 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the large city of Charlotte. This university ranks 10th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 283 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
522 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 522 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In TN

Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were about 27 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In LA
42 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #95 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were approximately 42 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AL
161 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UAB is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham. This university ranks 4th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 161 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NC
213 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 213 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent year we have data available.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In VA
192 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 192 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In FL
334 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 334 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AR
197 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UARK is a very large public university located in the small city of Fayetteville. This university ranks 1st out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were roughly 197 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Biology Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA
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Radford University
Radford, VA
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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 Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
45 Appalachian State University Boone, NC
46 Randolph - Macon College Ashland, VA
47 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
48 Elon University Elon, NC
49 Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA
50 Belmont University Nashville, TN
51 College of Charleston Charleston, SC
52 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
53 Roanoke College Salem, VA
54 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
55 Rhodes College Memphis, TN
56 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
57 Mississippi College Clinton, MS
58 North Carolina Central University Durham, NC
59 Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR
60 Wofford College Spartanburg, SC
61 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
62 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
63 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
64 University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA
65 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
66 Hampden - Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA
67 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
68 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
69 Sewanee - The University of the South Sewanee, TN
70 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
71 Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL
72 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC
73 Centre College Danville, KY
74 Lipscomb University Nashville, TN

Best Biology Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best biology studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 4,742
North Carolina 710 3,521
Georgia 690 3,359
Virginia 630 3,065
Tennessee 624 1,452
South Carolina 530 1,751
Kentucky 518 984
Mississippi 501 1,128
Alabama 500 1,399
Louisiana 489 1,496
Arkansas 466 881
West Virginia 410 510

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