Universities in the United States
1,423 Biology Programs in the United States
- programs
- 1,423 programs
- universities
- 292 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 28,830 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as BS in Biology in the United States and Bachelors in Biology in the United States.
United States has 1,423 biology programs open to international students, at 292 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 28,830 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 20,530 USD and 39,929 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programs
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Biology tuition fees in the United States, 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 the United States
Ranked by how many biology programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
- University of Georgia, Athens (49)
- University of Minnesota (25)
- University of South Florida (20)
- University of Oklahoma (20)
- San Diego State University (20)
- University of Florida (18)
- Michigan State University (18)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (17)
- Slippery Rock University (16)
- Washington State University (16)
January intake in the United States
107 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.
- 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
- Bachelor in Biology with Teaching — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Biological Sciences — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
Study Biology in the United States: common questions
- How many biology programs are there in the United States?
- 1,423 biology programs at 292 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in biology in the United States is 28,830 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 20,530 USD and 39,929 USD a year.
- Can I study biology in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (1,423 of 1,423).
- Are any of these biology programs available online?
- 54 of the 1,423 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for biology in the United States?
- Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 27,450 USD, against 28,830 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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