Biophysics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 80 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biophysics students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Biophysics School
The biophysics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biophysics rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biophysics Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
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Best Schools for Biophysics in the United States
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 biophysics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked University Of Chicago the best school in the country for a degree in biophysics. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 biophysics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Chicago in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biophysics program make about $81,002 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,854.
See the full biophysics program report for University Of Chicago
A rank of #2 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the top schools for biophysics. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. About 10 biophysics degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Biophysics graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree.
See the full biophysics program report for University Of Pennsylvania
University Of California Los Angeles is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biophysics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 biophysics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biophysics program make about $59,523 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,920.
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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best biophysics schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 15 biophysics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biophysics program make about $53,823 in their early career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong biophysics program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 21 biophysics degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Graduates of the biophysics program make about $51,184 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,948.
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Johns Hopkins University came in at #6 for biophysics this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 18 biophysics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biophysics degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $63,355 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426.
More information about a degree in biophysics from Johns Hopkins University
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #7 among the best biophysics schools. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 14 biophysics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biophysics program make about $57,461 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best biophysics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 13 biophysics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biophysics degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $40,562 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans.
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Brigham Young University Provo came in at #9 for biophysics this year. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Brigham Young University Provo awarded about 11 biophysics degrees in the most recent data year. Biophysics graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $31,225 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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Rockhurst University placed #10 among the best biophysics schools. Set in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rockhurst University awarded about 10 biophysics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biophysics degree from Rockhurst University earn around $70,849 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,111.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 80 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).