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2025 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

162 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
29,823 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$36,745 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in biological & biomedical sciences, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #9 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 162 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 29,823 degrees in biological & biomedical sciences annually.

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Choosing a Great Biological & Biomedical Sciences School

Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The biological & biomedical sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biological & Biomedical Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall Biological & Biomedical Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Master's Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biological & biomedical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,207 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
6.9% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in biological & biomedical sciences needs to check out Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1207 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available. Biological & Biomedical Sciences degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University earn a boost of around $33,386 above the typical income of biological & biomedical sciences graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
604 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$37,930 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Cornell University if you want to pursue a degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 604 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients generally make an average of $37,930 in the first five years of their career.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
575 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
10.6% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 575 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the biological & biomedical sciences major at University of Pennsylvania make $27,682 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
863 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
5.4% Growth in Graduates

Columbia University in the City of New York is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 863 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available. Biological & Biomedical Sciences degree recipients from Columbia University in the City of New York earn a boost of approximately $36,221 over the typical earnings of biological & biomedical sciences graduates.

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
883 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
12.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 883 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the biological & biomedical sciences degree program at New York University get $2,401 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
298 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$34,390 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 298 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program make around $34,390 in their early career salary.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
603 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
2.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were approximately 603 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the biological & biomedical sciences degree program at Georgetown University get $9,735 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
890 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
7.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 890.0000000000001 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program make an average of $34,414 for their early career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
787 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
8.1% Growth in Graduates

UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were about 787 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients usually make an average of $33,107 in the first five years of their career.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
502 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$35,953 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 501.99999999999994 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program make an average of $35,953 in the first couple years of working.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,202 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
5.5% Growth in Graduates

Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were about 1202 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program state that they receive average early career income of $34,291.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
423 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$38,297 Median Starting Salary

UD is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Newark. This university ranks 1st out of 3 colleges for overall quality in the state of Delaware.

There were about 423 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients usually make around $38,297 in their early careers.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
862 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
7.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 861.9999999999999 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program report average early career wages of $27,132.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
359 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$55,189 Median Starting Salary

GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 359 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available. Those biological & biomedical sciences students who get their degree from George Washington University receive $18,445 more than the standard biological & biomedical sciences graduate.

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
3.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Lehigh is a great university overall.

There were about 102 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences degree recipients from Lehigh University receive an earnings boost of about $8,950 over the average income of biological & biomedical sciences graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
668 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
4.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 18th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 668 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University at Buffalo in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program report average early career wages of $30,136.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
287 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$32,245 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Albany, UAlbany is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 27th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 287 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UAlbany in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program report average early career income of $32,245.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35th Most Popular In NY
75 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded

RPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Troy. A Best Colleges rank of #64 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means RPI is a great school overall.

There were about 75 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at RPI in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
775 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
13.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 15th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 775 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Binghamton University in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program make an average of $28,009 in their early career salary.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$31,818 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.

There were about 102 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent data year. After graduating, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients typically make around $31,818 at the beginning of their careers.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
454 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
16.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 454 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available. Those biological & biomedical sciences students who get their degree from Drexel University make $8,213 more than the standard biological & biomedical sciences graduate.

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
184 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
5.4% Growth in Graduates

Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange. This university ranks 9th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were roughly 184 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program earn about $27,759 for their early career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
328 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
10.7% Growth in Graduates

STJ is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Queens. This university ranks 31st out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 328 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at STJ in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program report average early career income of $23,473.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
462 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
9.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 35 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 462 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMBC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program report average early career income of $32,604.

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Barnard College
New York, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
84 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
19.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of New York, Barnard is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 9th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 84 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Barnard in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological & biomedical sciences program state that they receive average early career earnings of $36,618.

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Rest of the Top Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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Hamilton College
Clinton, NY
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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Biological & Biomedical Sciences students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
33 Lafayette College Easton, PA
34 SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY
35 Towson University Towson, MD
36 Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY
37 Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA
38 Fordham University Bronx, NY
39 Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY
40 William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ
41 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
42 Union College New York Schenectady, NY
43 Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA
44 Colgate University Hamilton, NY
45 Salisbury University Salisbury, MD
46 Clarkson University Potsdam, NY
47 Kean University Union, NJ
48 Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ
49 The City College of New York New York, NY
50 Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
51 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA
52 Howard University Washington, DC
53 Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
54 Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY

Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best biological & biomedical sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 38 4,096
Pennsylvania 38 7,758
New York 38 11,573
Maryland 37 3,495
Delaware 33 549
District of Columbia 33 1,338

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 17,738
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 2,502
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 2,353
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 1,468
Biotechnology 1,113
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 923
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 917
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 774
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 695
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 395

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