by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biochemistry](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/biochemistry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 57 schools to find the best return on investment for biochemistry students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the biochemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Harvard University, our #1 best value for biochemistry in the New England Region. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,676. Typical student debt for biochemistry graduates is $16,616. Biochemistry graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.
Bowdoin College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value biochemistry schools. Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,832. Students borrow a median of $20,658 to complete the biochemistry program here. Biochemistry graduates of Bowdoin College earn a median of $58,938 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 7%.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Massachusetts Boston one of the best values for biochemistry. Set in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,898, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. Biochemistry graduates carry a median of $24,996 in student loans. Early-career biochemistry graduates make about $50,352. That is a strong return on a $24,996 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Students looking for strong value in biochemistry will find it at Central Connecticut State University, which ranked #4. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. Students from in state pay about $13,050 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the biochemistry program here. Biochemistry graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $37,003 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Maine came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value biochemistry schools. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Biochemistry graduates carry a median of $25,984 in student loans. Early-career biochemistry graduates make about $47,975. That is a strong return on a $25,984 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
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University Of Vermont placed #6 among the best values for biochemistry. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,058, while out-of-state students pay about $45,502. Biochemistry graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $36,680. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Vermont admits about 65% of applicants.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus came in at #7 for value in biochemistry this year. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Durham. In-state tuition and fees average $19,202, while out-of-state students pay about $39,852. Typical student debt for biochemistry graduates is $27,000. Early-career biochemistry graduates make about $47,236. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Wellesley College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value biochemistry schools. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,176. Students borrow a median of $11,075 to complete the biochemistry program here. Biochemistry graduates of Wellesley College earn a median of $48,902 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,075 median debt. The acceptance rate is 14%.
Middlebury College came in at #9 for value in biochemistry this year. Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,600. Biochemistry graduates carry a median of $13,435 in student loans. Early-career biochemistry graduates make about $44,142. That is a strong return on a $13,435 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.
Brown University placed #10 among the best values for biochemistry. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $71,312 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biochemistry graduates is $12,787. Biochemistry graduates of Brown University earn a median of $43,637 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brown University admits about 5% of applicants.
Smith College landed the #11 spot for biochemistry value this year. Set in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,178. Typical student debt for biochemistry graduates is $18,941. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Smith College generally make around $40,436. Set against $18,941 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Smith College admits about 21% of applicants.
Boston University landed the #12 spot for biochemistry value this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the biochemistry program here. Early-career biochemistry graduates make about $42,850. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.
Saint Joseph College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value biochemistry schools. Set in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $47,278 in tuition and fees. Biochemistry graduates carry a median of $27,798 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Saint Joseph College generally make around $75,782. Set against $27,798 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Mount Holyoke College came in at #14 for value in biochemistry this year. Located in the suburb of South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,018. Typical student debt for biochemistry graduates is $22,041. Biochemistry graduates of Mount Holyoke College earn a median of $35,038 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.
Bates College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best value biochemistry schools. Located in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $66,590. Students borrow a median of $12,226 to complete the biochemistry program here. Biochemistry graduates of Bates College earn a median of $43,933 early in their careers. Set against $12,226 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 13%.
Suffolk University earned the #16 position for value in biochemistry this year. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $47,550. Students borrow a median of $26,670 to complete the biochemistry program here. Early-career biochemistry graduates make about $57,261. Set against $26,670 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suffolk University admits about 82% of applicants.
Wheaton College Massachusetts earned the #17 position for value in biochemistry this year. Located in the suburb of Norton, Wheaton College Massachusetts is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $63,960. Students borrow a median of $26,117 to complete the biochemistry program here. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Wheaton College Massachusetts generally make around $32,920. That is a strong return on a $26,117 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Northeastern University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best value biochemistry schools. Northeastern 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 $66,162. Biochemistry graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $63,781. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Brandeis University came in at #19 for value in biochemistry this year. Set in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,080 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the biochemistry program here. Early-career biochemistry graduates make about $47,410. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Connecticut College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best value biochemistry schools. Located in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,242. Typical student debt for biochemistry graduates is $26,000. Early-career biochemistry graduates make about $43,936. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Connecticut College admits about 37% of applicants.
Tufts University came in at #21 for value in biochemistry this year. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. Biochemistry graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $68,154. That is a strong return on a $17,074 median debt. Tufts University admits about 12% of applicants.
Boston College landed the #22 spot for biochemistry value this year. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,702. Typical student debt for biochemistry graduates is $19,000. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $42,474. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute came in at #23 for value in biochemistry this year. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $60,765. Typical student debt for biochemistry graduates is $27,000. Biochemistry graduates of Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $91,834 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.
This ranking is produced 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 · 57 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 18 ranked schools only.
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