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2026 Best Value Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the New England Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$22,260 Avg Student Debt
$76,762 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Badge [Biochemistry & Molecular Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/biochemistry-and-molecular-biology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for biochemistry & molecular biology students.

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2026 Best Value Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biochemistry & molecular biology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools

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For return on investment in biochemistry & molecular biology, no school beat University Of New Hampshire Main Campus this year. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,202, with out-of-state students paying around $39,852. Typical student debt for biochemistry & molecular biology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus generally make around $47,236. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned it the #2 place for biochemistry & molecular biology. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. Students from in state pay about $17,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Students borrow a median of $25,916 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $44,324 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Students looking for strong value in biochemistry & molecular biology will find it at Middlebury College, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,600. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $13,435 in student loans. Early-career biochemistry & molecular biology graduates make about $44,142. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

A rank of #4 makes Boston University one of the best values for biochemistry & molecular biology. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $42,850. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Clark University earned it the #5 place for biochemistry & molecular biology. Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,467. Students borrow a median of $26,853 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from Clark University generally make around $43,257. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University landed the #6 spot for biochemistry & molecular biology value this year. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $74,578. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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