by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biochemistry](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/biochemistry/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biochemistry students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biochemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Georgetown University tops our 2026 list of the best value biochemistry schools in District of Columbia. 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. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete the biochemistry program here. Early-career biochemistry graduates make about $66,282. Set against $16,483 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 13%.
This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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