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2026 Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in Massachusetts

3 Colleges in the United States
213 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded
$43,477 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biochemistry & molecular biology programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biochemistry & molecular biology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in Massachusetts

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biochemistry & molecular biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 139 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry & molecular biology degree from University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn around $44,324 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates carry a median of $25,916 in student loans. More information about a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology from University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 53 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry & molecular biology degree from Boston University earn around $42,850 in the first couple years of their career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry & molecular biology details for Boston University

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

Clark University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Located in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 21 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Clark University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $43,257 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,853. See the full biochemistry & molecular biology program report for Clark University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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