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2026 Best Value General Biomedical Sciences Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

4 Colleges in the United States
$15,938 Avg Student Debt
$25,361 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Biomedical Sciences Schools Badge [General Biomedical Sciences Schools](/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.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general biomedical sciences schools schools.

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2026 Best Value General Biomedical Sciences Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

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

Best Value General Biomedical Sciences Schools Schools

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For return on investment in general biomedical sciences schools, no school beat Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce this year. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Mercedita. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,780. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete the general biomedical sciences schools program here. Early-career general biomedical sciences schools graduates make about $17,850. That is a strong return on a $8,250 median debt. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce admits about 34% of applicants.

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Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general biomedical sciences schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Mayaguez, Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,550. Typical student debt for general biomedical sciences schools graduates is $18,500. Early-career general biomedical sciences schools graduates make about $17,632. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez admits about 99% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo one of the best values for general biomedical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Arecibo, Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,550. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete the general biomedical sciences schools program here. General Biomedical Sciences Schools graduates of Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo earn a median of $17,632 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general biomedical sciences schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Ponce, Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $6,650 in tuition and fees. General Biomedical Sciences Schools graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. General Biomedical Sciences Schools graduates of Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce earn a median of $17,632 early in their careers. Set against $18,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 98%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 4 ranked schools only.

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