2026 Best Biophysics Master’s Degree Schools

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.

College Factual analyzed 80 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best biophysics schools.

What’s on this page:

• Best Master’s Degree Biophysics Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Biophysics in the United States

Below are the best biophysics schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Biophysics

1

Ohio State University Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Biophysics Degrees Awarded

$53,823 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Ohio State University Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in biophysics. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 biophysics students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Biophysics graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $53,823 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500. More information about a degree in biophysics from Ohio State University Main Campus

2

University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Biophysics Degrees Awarded

$51,184 Median Starting Salary

University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best biophysics schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 biophysics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Biophysics graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $51,184 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,948 to complete this degree. See the full biophysics program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

Other Biophysics Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.