2025 Best General Biology Schools

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Every student who is interested in general biology has to take a look at Johns Hopkins University. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a very 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 78 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year. General Biology degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University receive an earnings boost of approximately $87,499 above the typical income of general biology graduates.

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general biology. 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 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 489 general biology students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year. Those general biology students who get their degree from New York University earn $10,611 more than the average biology graduate.

3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

It's hard to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you wish to pursue a degree in general biology. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 571 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, biology degree recipients usually earn about $33,471 in their early careers.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general biology. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were approximately 169 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program report average early career earnings of $31,055.

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Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 142 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent year we have data available. General Biology degree recipients from Northeastern University receive an earnings boost of approximately $11,681 over the typical earnings of general biology graduates.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. This university ranks 1st out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 360 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Those general biology students who get their degree from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities receive $2,323 more than the standard biology grad.

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University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

UCLA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 446 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent data year. After graduation, biology degree recipients typically earn around $28,242 at the beginning of their careers.

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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were about 312 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program report average early career income of $34,500.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 254 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent year we have data available. Those general biology students who get their degree from Tufts University make $6,540 more than the standard biology graduate.

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University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Durham, NH

Located in the fringe town of Durham, UNH is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 17 schools for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.

There were approximately 183 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UNH in the most recent data year. General Biology degree recipients from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus receive an earnings boost of approximately $11,533 above the average income of general biology graduates.

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Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station, TX

Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the city of College Station. This university ranks 1st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 985 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, biology degree recipients usually make about $33,273 in the first five years of their career.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 184 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Those general biology students who get their degree from Boston College earn $4,779 more than the typical biology student.

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University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 518 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general biology major at University of California - San Diego get $4,747 more than the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Duke University
Durham, NC

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 approximately 215 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biology program earn about $30,447 in their early career salary.

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University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were about 195 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent data year. Those general biology students who get their degree from University of California - Berkeley make $2,829 more than the typical biology student.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Seattle. This university ranks 1st out of 50 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were approximately 240 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general biology major at University of Washington - Seattle Campus earn $4,903 more than the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of East Lansing. This university ranks 2nd out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 540 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program report average early career income of $26,435.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI

UW - Madison is a very large public university located in the city of Madison. This university ranks 1st out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 519 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the biology program earn an average of $35,798 in the first couple years of working.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 458 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career income of $32,356.

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University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

UCONN is a very large public university located in the fringe town of Storrs. This university ranks 3rd out of 18 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were approximately 213 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program report average early career earnings of $33,189.

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Located in the remote town of Hanover, Dartmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Dartmouth is a great college overall.

There were approximately 61 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth in the most recent year we have data available. Those general biology students who get their degree from Dartmouth College earn $2,712 more than the average biology graduate.

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Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

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 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were about 120 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year. Those general biology students who get their degree from Columbia University in the City of New York earn $7,122 more than the average biology grad.

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University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

UChicago is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.

There were approximately 149 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program report average early career earnings of $35,275.

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Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were about 169 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available. Those general biology students who get their degree from Northwestern University receive $53,133 more than the typical biology graduate.

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 420 general biology students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available. Those general biology students who get their degree from North Carolina State University receive $2,344 more than the typical biology grad.