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2022 Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

14 Ranked Colleges
171 Degrees Awarded
$23,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

With 102,043 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, general biology is the 5th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, general biology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $28,233 and had an average of $23,964 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 11,994 general biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $26,762 and $21,482 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 171 general biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general biology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general biology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general biology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree biology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. UT Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 1 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Austin General Biology Report

#12 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #2 spot on the list. The University of Texas at El Paso is located in El Paso, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

UTEP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Biology at UTEP

#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. OSU is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

OSU also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full OSU General Biology Report

#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #4 spot on the list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biology degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

UH also made our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Biology at University of Houston

#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

NMSU Main Campus also made our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275.

Read full report on General Biology at NMSU Main Campus

#11 in overall quality

University of North Texas landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of North Texas is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Biology at UNT

#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Biology at Texas Tech University

#8

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Northern Arizona University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Flagstaff, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NAU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Northern Arizona University General Biology Report

#1 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 43 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. 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.

Read full report on General Biology at Texas A&M College Station

With a ranking of #10, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. ASU - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 3 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also made our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Biology at Arizona State University - Tempe

#11

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico

University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’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.

Read full report on General Biology at University of New Mexico - Main Campus

#12

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#9 in overall quality

University of Tulsa came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Tulsa is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It awarded 3 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Tulsa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Tulsa are $24,080, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Biology at University of Tulsa

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Southern Methodist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SMU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’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 SMU are $47,478.

Read full report on General Biology at SMU

#14

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Baylor University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Waco, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’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 Baylor University are $36,936.

Full Baylor University General Biology Report

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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