by our College Data Analytics Team
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.
With 106,032 degrees handed out in 2021-2022, general biology is the 5th most popular major in the United States. In , general biology graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $28,339 and had an average of $23,597 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 17,738 general biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,194 and $25,009 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking, we looked at 280 colleges that offer a degree in general biology. That schools that top this list have a program in general biology in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region biology students.
Out of the 280 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rockefeller University landed the #1 spot on the list. Rockefeller University is a small school located in New York, New York that handed out 40 ’s biology degrees in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. This small school is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 110 ’s biology degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Out of the 280 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church landed the #3 spot on the list. Bryn Athyn College is a small school located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania that handed out 7 ’s biology degrees in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is located in New York, New York and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 109 ’s biology degrees to qualified students.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
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Medgar Evers College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #6. Brooklyn, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biology degrees to 172 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Greensburg, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biology degrees to 36 students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #8, Cumberland County College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cumberland County College is a small public school situated in Vineland, New Jersey. It awarded 104 ’s biology degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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Ursinus College ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Ursinus College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. It awarded 43 ’s biology degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Juniata College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Huntingdon, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s biology degrees to 52 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
St Mary’s College of Maryland did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #11. St Mary’s College of Maryland is located in St. Mary’s City, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 41 ’s biology degrees to qualified students.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Houghton College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #12. Houghton College is located in Houghton, New York and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 27 ’s biology degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
SUNY Geneseo came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Geneseo, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biology degrees to 117 students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Chatham University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #14. This small school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 61 ’s biology degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Washington College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small school is located in Chestertown, Maryland, and it awarded 26 ’s biology degrees in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Susquehanna University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Susquehanna University is located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 49 ’s biology degrees to qualified students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 358 ’s biology degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
University of Pittsburgh - Bradford came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. University of Pittsburgh - Bradford is a small school located in Bradford, Pennsylvania that handed out 16 ’s biology degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Howard University ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Howard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 124 ’s biology degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Swarthmore College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s biology degrees to 30 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Wells College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Wells is located in Aurora, New York and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 17 ’s biology degrees to qualified students.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Lycoming College ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Lycoming College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It awarded 22 ’s biology degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Allegheny College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small school is located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 43 ’s biology degrees in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Saint Peter’s University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Jersey City, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s biology degrees to 53 students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Not only did these schools make the top 43 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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