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2026 Best Value General Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama

3 Colleges in the United States
$29,137 Avg Student Debt
$50,568 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Biomedical Sciences Badge [General Biomedical Sciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/general-biology/biomedical-sciences-general/) 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 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general biomedical sciences students.

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2026 Best Value General Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alabama

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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Troy University tops our 2026 list of the best value general biomedical sciences schools in Alabama. Located in the town of Troy, Troy University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,176, with out-of-state students paying around $20,352. Students borrow a median of $24,945 to complete the general biomedical sciences program here. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of Troy University earn a median of $30,057 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,945 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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University Of South Alabama came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,116, with out-of-state students paying around $19,092. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general biomedical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of South Alabama generally make around $25,950. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.

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Students looking for strong value in general biomedical sciences will find it at University Of Alabama At Birmingham, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,098, with out-of-state students paying around $22,562. General Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career general biomedical sciences graduates make about $27,268. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Oakwood University earned it the #4 place for general biomedical sciences. Set in the city of Huntsville, Oakwood University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $22,512. General Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $43,375 in student loans. Early-career general biomedical sciences graduates make about $30,724. That is a strong return on a $43,375 median debt. Oakwood University admits about 45% of applicants.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete the general biomedical sciences program here. Early-career general biomedical sciences graduates make about $44,498. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Auburn University admits about 46% of applicants.

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Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University came in at #6 for value in general biomedical sciences this year. Set in the town of Tuskegee, Tuskegee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $25,386 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,750 to complete the general biomedical sciences program here. Early-career general biomedical sciences graduates make about $14,102. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 49%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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 3 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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