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2026 Best Value Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
$18,018 Avg Student Debt
$77,774 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor's Degree Badge [Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/biochemistry-biophysics-and-molecular-biology-other/) 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 25 schools to find the best return on investment for other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students.

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2026 Best Value Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools

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University Of California San Diego tops our 2026 list of the best value other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools in the United States. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,788 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete the other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $45,066. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 27%.

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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro. Students from in state pay about $7,661 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,012 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,625 to complete the other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro generally make around $36,783. Set against $21,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of California Santa Barbara one of the best values for other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. Students from in state pay about $15,444 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,332. Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of California Santa Barbara generally make around $49,100. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 33%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of California Davis earned it the #4 place for other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. In-state tuition and fees average $15,804, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $11,208 in student loans. Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $42,266 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,728, with out-of-state students paying around $29,820. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete the other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program here. Early-career other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology graduates make about $36,842. Set against $22,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Amherst College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools. Located in the city of Amherst, Amherst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,480. Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $15,398 in student loans. Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates of Amherst College earn a median of $59,271 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,398 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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North Park University earned the #7 position for value in other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology this year. Set in the city of Chicago, North Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,710. Students borrow a median of $27,360 to complete the other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program here. Early-career other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology graduates make about $51,611. That is a strong return on a $27,360 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.

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Washington University In St Louis ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Typical student debt for other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology graduates is $17,553. Soon after graduation, other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $68,303. Set against $17,553 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University landed the #9 spot for other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology value this year. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,960. Typical student debt for other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology graduates is $20,375. Early-career other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology graduates make about $56,228. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 64%.

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University Of Scranton landed the #10 spot for other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology value this year. Set in the city of Scranton, University Of Scranton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,777. Typical student debt for other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology graduates is $27,000. Early-career other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology graduates make about $56,861. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Scranton admits about 81% of applicants.

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University Of Southern California came in at #11 for value in other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology this year. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,647. Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $3,750 in student loans. Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $75,677 early in their careers. Set against $3,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 10% of applicants are accepted.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earned the #12 position for value in other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology this year. Set in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,078. Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $24,975 in student loans. Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $77,378 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,975 median debt. The acceptance rate is 64%.

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Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College earned the #13 position for value in other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology this year. Set in the city of Walla Walla, Whitman College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,050. Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $17,518 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree recipients from Whitman College generally make around $32,345. Set against $17,518 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University earned the #14 position for value in other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology this year. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Early-career other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology graduates make about $66,282. That is a strong return on a $16,483 median debt. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 25 schools evaluated.

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

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