Study Biology in the United States

Biology in the United States by degree level

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

Universities for biology in the United States

• University of Georgia, Athens (49)
• University of Minnesota (25)
• University of South Florida (20)
• University of Oklahoma (20)
• San Diego State University (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 the United States: common questions

How many biology programmes are there in the United States?

1,423 biology programmes at 292 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a biology degree in the United States cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in biology in the United States is 28,830 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 20,530 USD and 39,929 USD per year.

Can I study biology in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (1,423 of 1,423).

Are any of these biology programmes available online?

54 of the 1,423 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for biology in the United States?

Master's programmes, at a median of 27,450 USD per year, against 28,830 USD for bachelor's programmes.