by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,099 master's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The biological & biomedical sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality biological & biomedical sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences students working on their master's degree.
The biological & biomedical 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 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences.
It is hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Pennsylvania
It is difficult to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
It's difficult to beat Drexel University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Drexel University
Saint Joseph's University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Saint Joseph’s University
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Temple University
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Chatham is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Chatham University
Explore all the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 1,853 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 480 |
| Maryland | 32 | 855 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 651 |
| Delaware | 24 | 109 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 3,101 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 836 |
| Engineering Technologies | 469 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 344 |
| Physical Sciences | 312 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 210 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 62 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 59 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 8 |