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. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong biochemistry education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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.
Our analysis ranked Weber State University the best value for a degree in biochemistry in Utah. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical student debt for biochemistry graduates is $19,176. Early-career biochemistry graduates make about $53,920. Set against $19,176 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in biochemistry will find it at Utah State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Biochemistry graduates carry a median of $16,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $42,236. That is a strong return on a $16,750 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Utah is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biochemistry, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Typical student debt for biochemistry graduates is $20,798. Biochemistry graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $60,527 early in their careers. Set against $20,798 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
A rank of #4 makes Brigham Young University Provo one of the best values for biochemistry. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Biochemistry graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $31,225. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
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This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.