by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 25 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,135 master's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences to qualified students.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology
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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges for biological & biomedical sciences students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for biological & biomedical sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
Washington University in St Louis is a good decision for students interested in a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Washington University in St Louis
It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Missouri - Columbia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia
University of Iowa is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Iowa
UNL is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Iowa State University
South Dakota State is a large public university located in the remote town of Brookings.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from South Dakota State University
SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Saint Louis University
Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of South Dakota
North Dakota State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Fargo.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Explore the best biological & biomedical sciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | 244 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 224 |
| Kansas | 30 | 88 |
| Iowa | 29 | 123 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 154 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 33 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 36 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,007 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 843 |
| Engineering Technologies | 581 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 518 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 434 |
| Physical Sciences | 371 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 213 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 134 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 17 |
