Study Biology in North America
1,620 programmes in biology at 345 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,658 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 19,193 USD and 39,626 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
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Biology in North America by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1,043 | 19,193 USD | 28,658 USD | 39,626 USD |
| Master's | 328 | 16,212 USD | 25,758 USD | 31,589 USD |
| PhD | 174 | 13,472 USD | 24,630 USD | 33,966 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within biology
Biology 1,335 Biological Sciences 132 Genetics 56 Biochemistry 33 Life Sciences 23 Biosciences 22 Zoology 19
Universities for biology in North America
- University of Georgia, Athens (49)
- University of Minnesota (25)
- University of Oklahoma (20)
- San Diego State University (20)
- University of South Florida (20)
- Michigan State University (18)
- University of Florida (18)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (17)
- Slippery Rock University (16)
- Washington State University (16)
Study Biology in North America: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in North America?
- 1,620 biology programmes at 345 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in biology in North America is 28,658 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 19,193 USD and 39,626 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (1,620 of 1,620).
- Are any of these biology programmes available online?
- 57 of the 1,620 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for biology in North America?
- PhD programmes, at a median of 24,630 USD per year, against 28,658 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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