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2026 Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in Minnesota

8 Colleges in the United States
255 Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded
$45,441 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools to find the best for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology

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No school ranked higher than University Of Minnesota Twin Cities this year for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 128 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn around $37,830 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Duluth. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. University Of Minnesota Duluth awarded about 50 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $31,150. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. See the full biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program report for University Of Minnesota Duluth

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Students looking for a strong biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program will find one at University Of St Thomas Minnesota, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 15 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program make about $34,299 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,226. See the full biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program report for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Students looking for a strong biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program will find one at Bethel University Minnesota, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent year. Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates of Bethel University Minnesota earn a median of $61,465 early in their careers. Bethel University Minnesota graduates carry a median of $25,639 in student loans. More information about a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology from Bethel University Minnesota

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Students looking for a strong biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program will find one at Minnesota State University Mankato, which ranked #5. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent data year. Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $53,088 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,260 to complete this degree. Get the full biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology details for Minnesota State University Mankato

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Gustavus Adolphus College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Saint Peter. Gustavus Adolphus College graduates 77% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Gustavus Adolphus College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree from Gustavus Adolphus College earn around $44,396 in the first couple years of their career. Gustavus Adolphus College graduates carry a median of $26,197 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology details for Gustavus Adolphus College

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College Of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

College Of Saint Benedict earned the #7 position for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Joseph, College Of Saint Benedict is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. About 10 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degrees were awarded at College Of Saint Benedict in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree from College Of Saint Benedict earn around $47,105 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,307. Get the full biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology details for College Of Saint Benedict

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Metropolitan State University came in at #8 for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public university. About 44% of students finish within six years. About 16 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Metropolitan State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree recipients from Metropolitan State University generally make around $54,195. Metropolitan State University graduates carry a median of $30,822 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology details for Metropolitan State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 21 schools evaluated.

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