by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for biology education students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 21 degrees in biology education annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The biology teacher education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biology Education rankings. For our Best Overall Biology Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biology Education Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biology teacher education degree levels they offer.
University of Connecticut is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in biology education. UCONN is a very large public university located in the town of Storrs. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.More information about a degree in biology education from University of Connecticut
Boston College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in biology education. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in biology education from Boston College
Bridgewater State University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in biology education. Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 24th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 7 biology education students who graduated with this degree at Bridgewater State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology education from Bridgewater State University
It's difficult to beat Gordon College if you wish to pursue a degree in biology education. Located in the rural area of Wenham, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 41st out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 2 biology education students who graduated with this degree at Gordon College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology education from Gordon CollegeExplore the best biology education schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 14 |
| Connecticut | 538 | 5 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 1 |
| Maine | 396 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 1 |
One of 37 majors within the Teacher Education Subject Specific area of study, Biology Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Reading Teacher Education | 369 |
| Music Education | 335 |
| Physical Education Teaching & Coaching | 307 |
| Art Education | 227 |
| Mathematics Education | 226 |
| English & Language Arts Education | 179 |
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 112 |
| Health Education | 102 |
| Science Education | 86 |
| History Education | 82 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
