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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income Over $110k) in the Plains States Region

15 Ranked Colleges
570 Degrees Awarded
$24,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $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 Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 9th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 169,876 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, biological and biomedical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $30,082 and had an average of $24,534 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 10,881 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,932 and $23,535 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 570 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,701 and $106,703 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in biological and biomedical sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent biological and biomedical sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the biological and biomedical sciences program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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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 “Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k”.

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Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income Over $110k) in the Plains States Region

#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 22 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Dakota State University, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - St Louis. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Missouri - St Louis is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UMSL also took the #15 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMSL are $30,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. Iowa State is a large public school situated in Ames, Iowa. It awarded 56 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also took the #6 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Dakota. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UND also took the #10 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326.

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#5

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Dakota State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Brookings, South Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNL, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#1 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 96 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845.

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#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Kansas State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at K -State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115.

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#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#4 in overall quality

University of Iowa came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 50 students in 2019-2020.

Iowa also took the #4 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Iowa Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#10

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#8 in overall quality

University of Kansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, this large public school handed out 41 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

KU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full KU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

Mizzou did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
#16 in overall quality

University of South Dakota did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, South Dakota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

USD also took the #16 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USD are $12,637.

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#13

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#7 in overall quality

Saint Louis University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. SLU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074.

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#14

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#13 in overall quality

Creighton University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 8 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Creighton also took the #13 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton University are $18,528.

Full Creighton University Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#15

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#2 in overall quality

Washington University in St Louis did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #15. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 97 students in 2019-2020.

WUSTL also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Washington University in St Louis Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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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%.

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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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