Universities in North America
1,620 Biology Programs in North America
- programs
- 1,620 programs
- universities
- 345 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 28,658 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as BS in Biology in North America and Bachelors in Biology in North America.
North America has 1,620 biology programs open to international students, at 345 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 28,658 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 18,990 USD and 39,626 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programs
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Biology tuition fees in North America, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within biology
Top universities for Biology in North America
Ranked by how many biology programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
- 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)
January intake in North America
128 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Bachelor in Biological Sciences — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, M.S.B.C.B. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Biological Sciences MS — University of Cincinnati · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Biology — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Biological Sciences — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Biological Science — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
Study Biology in North America: common questions
- How many biology programs are there in North America?
- 1,620 biology programs at 345 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in biology in North America is 28,658 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 18,990 USD and 39,626 USD a year.
- Can I study biology in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (1,620 of 1,620).
- Are any of these biology programs available online?
- 57 of the 1,620 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for biology in North America?
- PhD programs, at a median annual fee of 24,630 USD, against 28,658 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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