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2026 Best Biophysics Schools in the The Plains States Region

1 Colleges in the United States
10 Biophysics Degrees Awarded
$70,849 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biophysics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for biophysics students.

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Best Schools for Biophysics in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biophysics education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Biophysics

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

No school ranked higher than Rockhurst University this year for biophysics. Set in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 biophysics students who graduated with this degree at Rockhurst University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biophysics program make about $70,849 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,111 to complete this degree. Read more about the biophysics program at Rockhurst University

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Notes and References

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 · 4 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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