JCSU Among the Top Biology Programs in the Nation

May 25, 2021

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Charlotte, N.C./May. 25, 2021 – JCSU is among the top 50 universities in the nation and the top 7 HBCUs in the Best Bachelor’s Degrees in Biology category as ranked by Study.com. The ranking is based on factors such as tuition costs, retention rates, and graduation rates, quality of learning facilities, resources to support undergraduate research, access to internships and hands-on experiences, and the qualifications of faculty members.

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