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#1 #1 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Overall, Miami University-Oxford is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Est. Net Price * $23,031 Median Starting Salary $54,018
#2 #2 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA In general, the University of California-San Diego is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Est. Net Price * $16,111 Median Starting Salary $45,490
#3 #3 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Est. Net Price * $24,577 Median Starting Salary $52,493
#4 #4 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA In 2016, Harvard received a record breaking amount of first year applications: 39,044. Acceptance Rate 3% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,500–1,590 Est. Net Price * $19,491 Median Starting Salary $42,879
#5 #5 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Est. Net Price * $29,499 Median Starting Salary $48,241
#6 #6 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA Boston University is a extremely selective school. Approximately 80,800 applications are received by Boston... Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Est. Net Price * $27,829 Median Starting Salary $52,308
#7 #7 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application... Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $22,058 Median Starting Salary $42,189
#8 #8 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Overall, the University of Houston is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Est. Net Price * $14,056 Median Starting Salary $46,982
#9 #9 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL Auburn University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Est. Net Price * $25,271 Median Starting Salary $52,393
#10 #10 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Georgia State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 26,000... Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Est. Net Price * $17,589 Median Starting Salary $47,491
#11 #11 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,524 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#12 #12 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL The University of Alabama is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,410 Est. Net Price * $20,592 Median Starting Salary $52,364
#13 #13 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Stanford University Stanford, CA Every year, the Stanford Admissions Department receives about 56,000 applications. Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,490–1,570 Est. Net Price * $18,279 Median Starting Salary $44,810
#14 #14 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Binghamton University Vestal, NY In general, Binghamton University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,340–1,510 Est. Net Price * $19,535 Median Starting Salary $49,583
#15 #15 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Florida Atlantic University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $9,711 Median Starting Salary $47,870
#16 #16 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Notre Dame is known for its extremely competitive admissions process. Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $28,474 Median Starting Salary $55,477
#17 #17 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $16,999 Median Starting Salary $44,411
#18 #18 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Overall, Florida International University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Est. Net Price * $9,881 Median Starting Salary $46,786
#19 #19 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,808 Median Starting Salary $46,881
#20 #20 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $43,943 Median Starting Salary $55,680
#21 #21 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,235 Median Starting Salary $50,692
#22 #22 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,462 Median Starting Salary $50,854
#23 #23 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Est. Net Price * $14,003 Median Starting Salary $48,175
#24 #24 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Tufts University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Est. Net Price * $30,479 Median Starting Salary $52,036
#25 #25 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $20,485 Median Starting Salary $55,306
#26 #26 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Overall, Oakland University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 11,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,161 Median Starting Salary $50,512
#27 #27 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA MIT is a very selective school, choosing to accept only 4 or 1,340 out of 34,000 applicants. Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,540–1,590 Est. Net Price * $20,232 Median Starting Salary $44,408
#28 #28 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance... Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $26,123 Median Starting Salary $44,301
#29 #29 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX Texas Christian University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $44,190 Median Starting Salary $53,218
#30 #30 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,360–1,520 Est. Net Price * $16,210 Median Starting Salary $50,009
#31 #31 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY St- John's University-New York is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $26,052 Median Starting Salary $51,451
#32 #32 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA On average, Caltech receives 16,600 applications each year, with 3% (or 450) resulting in acceptance. Acceptance Rate 3% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,540–1,590 Est. Net Price * $20,755 Median Starting Salary $42,898
#33 #33 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,044 Median Starting Salary $58,714
#34 #34 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA San Diego State University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 77,000 applications every... Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $47,444
#35 #35 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Est. Net Price * $16,018 Median Starting Salary $52,753
#36 #36 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Illinois Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,250–1,420 Est. Net Price * $28,702 Median Starting Salary $44,633
#37 #37 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL In general, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Est. Net Price * $16,834 Median Starting Salary $47,987
#38 #38 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,390–1,480 Est. Net Price * $50,263 Median Starting Salary $49,664
#39 #39 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Est. Net Price * $42,723 Median Starting Salary $50,725
#40 #40 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $25,606 Median Starting Salary $46,488
#41 #41 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA the University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,240 Median Starting Salary $49,881
#42 #42 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL Northwestern University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Est. Net Price * $22,095 Median Starting Salary $47,768
#43 #43 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Clark University Worcester, MA Clark University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 8,790 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,260–1,440 Est. Net Price * $32,053 Median Starting Salary $56,398
#44 #44 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,380–1,550 Est. Net Price * $17,402 Median Starting Salary $47,562
#45 #45 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY the University of Rochester is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Est. Net Price * $39,775 Median Starting Salary $49,179
#46 #46 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Western Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,030 Median Starting Salary $51,763
#47 #47 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Generally, Boston College is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Est. Net Price * $30,559 Median Starting Salary $55,921
#48 #48 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Mississippi State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $15,364 Median Starting Salary $48,118
#49 #49 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,896 Median Starting Salary $50,511
#50 #50 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH In general, Case Western Reserve University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Est. Net Price * $38,279 Median Starting Salary $52,712
#51 #51 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $43,651 Median Starting Salary $53,879
#52 #52 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY the University of Kentucky is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $18,693 Median Starting Salary $51,970
#53 #53 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $17,115 Median Starting Salary $51,142
#54 #54 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Overall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $19,301 Median Starting Salary $54,386
#55 #55 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,587 Median Starting Salary $53,868
#56 #56 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Overall, Southern Methodist University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,390–1,510 Est. Net Price * $45,094 Median Starting Salary $50,398
#57 #57 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Est. Net Price * $24,507 Median Starting Salary $56,807
#58 #58 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Generally, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $39,127 Median Starting Salary $52,506
#59 #59 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Illinois State University Normal, IL Generally, Illinois State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,551 Median Starting Salary $54,990
#60 #60 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $36,467 Median Starting Salary $48,916
#61 #61 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Est. Net Price * $19,257 Median Starting Salary $43,555
#62 #62 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,330–1,510 Est. Net Price * $14,544 Median Starting Salary $49,928
#63 #63 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Vermont Burlington, VT the University of Vermont is a fairly selective school. Around 30,000 applications are received by the... Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $21,849 Median Starting Salary $56,364
#64 #64 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Generally, Wake Forest University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,260–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,197 Median Starting Salary $58,690
#65 #65 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Overall, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $46,876 Median Starting Salary $59,145
#66 #66 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,300–1,470 Est. Net Price * $24,286 Median Starting Salary $52,871
#67 #67 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO Saint Louis University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Est. Net Price * $29,651 Median Starting Salary $53,782
#68 #68 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,633 Median Starting Salary $48,197
#69 #69 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO the University of Denver is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Est. Net Price * $42,423 Median Starting Salary $53,255
#70 #70 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC the University of South Carolina-Columbia is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $22,427 Median Starting Salary $53,280
#71 #71 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Est. Net Price * $20,375 Median Starting Salary $50,041
#72 #72 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Overall, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Est. Net Price * $17,692 Median Starting Salary $48,755
#73 #73 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Generally, the University of Missouri-St Louis is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $13,211 Median Starting Salary $47,571
#74 #74 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC In general, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $13,951 Median Starting Salary $49,430
#75 #75 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,230–1,480 Est. Net Price * $12,576 Median Starting Salary $52,912
#76 #76 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH the University of Toledo is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 12,600 applications each... Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,654 Median Starting Salary $50,366
#77 #77 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Kansas State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 9,700 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,855 Median Starting Salary $54,617
#78 #78 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,803 Median Starting Salary $53,293
#79 #79 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. SUNY at Albany Albany, NY In general, SUNY at Albany is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Est. Net Price * $17,714 Median Starting Salary $49,151
#80 #80 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Overall, The Catholic University of America is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Est. Net Price * $36,031 Median Starting Salary $61,856
#81 #81 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ New Jersey Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,460 Est. Net Price * $17,762 Median Starting Salary $44,987
#82 #82 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH Generally, the University of Dayton is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $30,590 Median Starting Salary $59,371
#83 #83 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR the University of Oregon is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 37,200 applications... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,077 Median Starting Salary $50,371
#84 #84 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Northeastern University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $35,827 Median Starting Salary $50,966
#85 #85 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Howard University Washington, DC Howard University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 19,200 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $28,279 Median Starting Salary $48,975
#86 #86 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $10,603 Median Starting Salary $46,431
#87 #87 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK the University of Tulsa is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,370 Est. Net Price * $28,087 Median Starting Salary $48,360
#88 #88 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK the University of Alaska Fairbanks is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,320 Est. Net Price * $9,450 Median Starting Salary $49,246
#89 #89 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY the University of Louisville is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Est. Net Price * $19,327 Median Starting Salary $49,975
#90 #90 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO the University of Missouri-Columbia is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Est. Net Price * $19,889 Median Starting Salary $54,358
#91 #91 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Drexel University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 37,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,240–1,430 Est. Net Price * $39,267 Median Starting Salary $48,897
#92 #92 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Colorado State University-Fort Collins is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $16,926 Median Starting Salary $52,686
#93 #93 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $20,149 Median Starting Salary $50,840
#94 #94 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR the University of Arkansas is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $16,208 Median Starting Salary $52,037
#95 #95 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS Generally, the University of Mississippi is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,289 Median Starting Salary $50,272
#96 #96 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every... Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Est. Net Price * $23,935 Median Starting Salary $54,029
#97 #97 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,140–1,320 Est. Net Price * $21,296 Median Starting Salary $50,422
#98 #98 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $12,399 Median Starting Salary $47,761
#99 #99 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $15,347 Median Starting Salary $48,061
#100 #100 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX the University of North Texas is a somewhat selective school. They receive 32,016 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,283 Median Starting Salary $49,622
#101 #101 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $16,805 Median Starting Salary $53,546
#102 #102 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN In general, Indiana State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 910–1,130 Est. Net Price * $12,688 Median Starting Salary $51,207
#103 #103 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA the University of Massachusetts-Boston is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,123 Median Starting Salary $49,576
#104 #104 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,551 Median Starting Salary $51,460
#105 #105 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $10,384 Median Starting Salary $48,409
#106 #106 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Overall, the University of South Dakota is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,378 Median Starting Salary $54,657
#107 #107 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,425 Median Starting Salary $50,242
#108 #108 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Rutgers University-Newark is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 15,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $16,578 Median Starting Salary $50,893
#109 #109 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,202 Median Starting Salary $52,020
#110 #110 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 6,400 applications every... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,160 Median Starting Salary $55,148
#111 #111 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Oregon State University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 26,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,163 Median Starting Salary $48,837
#112 #112 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT Montana State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 28,800... Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,250 Median Starting Salary $50,949
#113 #113 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Overall, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 920–1,140 Est. Net Price * $10,407 Median Starting Salary $48,015
#114 #114 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID In general, the University of Idaho is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Est. Net Price * $14,954 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#115 #115 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA Washington State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,911 Median Starting Salary $50,181
#116 #116 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS the University of Southern Mississippi is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $14,427 Median Starting Salary $48,855
#117 #117 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN the University of Memphis is a non selective school. They receive about 15,800 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,873 Median Starting Salary $48,358
#118 #118 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND the University of North Dakota is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $17,359 Median Starting Salary $55,289
#119 #119 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Generally, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,159 Median Starting Salary $49,369
#120 #120 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Cleveland State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,719 Median Starting Salary $48,619
#121 #121 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Generally, The University of Texas at El Paso is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 880–1,100 Est. Net Price * $9,563 Median Starting Salary $48,441
#122 #122 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,884 Median Starting Salary $49,854
#123 #123 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR Generally, Portland State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $16,273 Median Starting Salary $47,310
#124 #124 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Tennessee State University is a fairly selective school. The school receives approximately 4,810 applications... Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $11,986 Median Starting Salary $48,939
#125 #125 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR Overall, the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Est. Net Price * $9,119 Median Starting Salary $48,114
#126 #126 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Est. Net Price * $26,060 Median Starting Salary $50,406
#127 #127 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,520–1,570 Est. Net Price * $24,034 Median Starting Salary $50,205
#128 #128 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA For students interested in applying to UVA, application packets should include none, but none are also... Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,410–1,530 Est. Net Price * $19,469 Median Starting Salary $51,523
#129 #129 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $10,614 Median Starting Salary $49,785
#130 #130 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Duke is one of the most selective schools in the country, only admitting 3,200 out of 50,000 applications. Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,694 Median Starting Salary $47,894
#131 #131 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Florida Institute of Technology is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $30,752 Median Starting Salary $44,185
#132 #132 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Dartmouth College Hanover, NH Every year, approximately 28,300 students apply to Dartmouth through the Common Application. Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,490–1,570 Est. Net Price * $19,208 Median Starting Salary $48,648
#133 #133 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences at City of Hope Duarte, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#134 #134 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC Georgetown University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,420–1,560 Est. Net Price * $35,566 Median Starting Salary $50,631
#135 #135 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX In general, Baylor University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Est. Net Price * $45,988 Median Starting Salary $53,902
#136 #136 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA In general, Carnegie Mellon University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $33,499 Median Starting Salary $51,904
#137 #137 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Est. Net Price * $30,453 Median Starting Salary $52,693
#138 #138 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA In general, Duquesne University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,350 Est. Net Price * $33,919 Median Starting Salary $56,520
#139 #139 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Marquette University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Est. Net Price * $33,136 Median Starting Salary $56,342
#140 #140 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $48,245
#141 #141 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Utah State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Est. Net Price * $14,577 Median Starting Salary $49,908
#142 #142 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA Overall, Clark Atlanta University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,090 Est. Net Price * $30,015 Median Starting Salary $50,136
#143 #143 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,747 Median Starting Salary $50,670
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About Biology/Biological Sciences, General

A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.

For all the 91,990 degrees granted in Biology/Biological Sciences, General annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 1,086 students graduating with degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level across the US, 56% percent identify as women and 44% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the country study Biology/Biological Sciences, General, California has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General is $40,800.

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Careers

For Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Natural Sciences Managers. Additionally, Biology/Biological Sciences, General graduates may land a high salary job, such as Biological Scientists, All Other or Life Scientists, All Other.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

1,086

Female Students

603 (55%)

Male Students

483 (44%)

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#1 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

88%

3

1,230–1,380

$23,031

$54,018

#2 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

24%

55

1,290–1,490

$16,111

$45,490

#3 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

43%

2

1,260–1,420

$24,577

$52,493

#4 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

3%

21

1,500–1,590

$19,491

$42,879

#5 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

12%

10

1,470–1,570

$29,499

$48,241

#6 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

14%

10

1,370–1,500

$27,829

$52,308

#7 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

4%

11

1,500–1,570

$22,058

$42,189

#8 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

66%

9

1,160–1,340

$14,056

$46,982

#9 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

44%

8

1,190–1,380

$25,271

$52,393

#10 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

67%

9

1,020–1,250

$17,589

$47,491

#11 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

68%

8

1,200–1,390

$18,524

$48,369

#12 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

80%

3

1,140–1,410

$20,592

$52,364

#13 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

4%

19

1,490–1,570

$18,279

$44,810

#14 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.