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2026 Best Value General Biomedical Sciences Schools in Indiana

2 Colleges in the United States
$23,936 Avg Student Debt
$65,418 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Biomedical Sciences Badge [General Biomedical Sciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/general-biology/biomedical-sciences-general/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for general biomedical sciences students.

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2026 Best Value General Biomedical Sciences Schools in Indiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general biomedical sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Biomedical Sciences Schools

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus tops our 2026 list of the best value general biomedical sciences schools in Indiana. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. General Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $20,380 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $40,145. Set against $20,380 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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University Of Evansville came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Evansville, University Of Evansville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,172. General Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,234 in student loans. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Evansville earn a median of $59,618 early in their careers. Set against $25,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Evansville admits about 78% of applicants.

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Franklin College
Franklin, IN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Franklin College earned it the #3 place for general biomedical sciences. Located in the suburb of Franklin, Franklin College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $38,710. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general biomedical sciences program here. Early-career general biomedical sciences graduates make about $30,969. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Franklin College admits about 70% of applicants.

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Marian University Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

Students looking for strong value in general biomedical sciences will find it at Marian University Indiana, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Marian University Indiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,664. Typical student debt for general biomedical sciences graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from Marian University Indiana generally make around $35,938. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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Taylor University
Upland, IN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Taylor University earned it the #5 place for general biomedical sciences. Taylor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Upland. In-state tuition and fees average $40,490. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the general biomedical sciences program here. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of Taylor University earn a median of $45,090 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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University Of Notre Dame earned the #6 position for value in general biomedical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete the general biomedical sciences program here. Early-career general biomedical sciences graduates make about $32,876. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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