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2026 Best Value Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in Maine

3 Colleges in the United States
$19,623 Avg Student Debt
$66,962 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Badge [Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students.

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2026 Best Value Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in Maine

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

Best Value Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools

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University Of Maine earned the #1 spot for value among biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools in Maine. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $25,984 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $47,975. That is a strong return on a $25,984 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Students looking for strong value in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology will find it at Bowdoin College, which ranked #2. Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,832. Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $20,658 in student loans. Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates of Bowdoin College earn a median of $58,938 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 7%.

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Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Bates College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools. Bates College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lewiston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,590. Students borrow a median of $12,226 to complete the biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree recipients from Bates College generally make around $43,933. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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