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2026 Best Value Molecular Biology Schools in Michigan

2 Colleges in the United States
$22,411 Avg Student Debt
$62,890 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Molecular Biology Badge [Molecular Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/molecular-biology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for molecular biology students.

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2026 Best Value Molecular Biology Schools in Michigan

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the molecular biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Molecular Biology Schools

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For return on investment in molecular biology, no school beat University Of Michigan Flint this year. Set in the city of Flint, University Of Michigan Flint is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,236 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,790. Students borrow a median of $24,125 to complete the molecular biology program here. Early-career molecular biology graduates make about $32,221. Set against $24,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Michigan Flint admits about 70% of applicants.

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value molecular biology schools. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete the molecular biology program here. Early-career molecular biology graduates make about $40,562. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.

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Eastern Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in molecular biology, landing the #3 spot this year. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Students borrow a median of $25,359 to complete the molecular biology program here. Molecular Biology graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $47,887 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Michigan University admits about 80% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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