by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 17 schools to find the best return on investment for general biomedical sciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general biomedical sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Western Technology Center earned the #1 spot for value among general biomedical sciences schools in Oklahoma. Set in the rural area of Burns Flat, Western Technology Center is a small public institution. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from Western Technology Center generally make around $40,264.
Meridian Technology Center is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general biomedical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Meridian Technology Center is a small public school located in the town of Stillwater. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of Meridian Technology Center earn a median of $61,765 early in their careers.
Students looking for strong value in general biomedical sciences will find it at Metro Technology Centers, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Metro Technology Centers is a small public institution. General Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $15,833 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from Metro Technology Centers generally make around $48,236. Set against $15,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Canadian Valley Technology Center earned it the #4 place for general biomedical sciences. Located in the rural area of El Reno, Canadian Valley Technology Center is a mid-sized public university. Early-career general biomedical sciences graduates make about $46,777.
Murray State College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general biomedical sciences schools. Located in the rural area of Tishomingo, Murray State College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,230, compared with $11,430 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,542 to complete the general biomedical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general biomedical sciences degree recipients from Murray State College generally make around $43,916. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Southwest Technology Center came in at #6 for value in general biomedical sciences this year. Southwest Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Altus. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of Southwest Technology Center earn a median of $39,527 early in their careers.
Red River Technology Center placed #7 among the best values for general biomedical sciences. Set in the rural area of Duncan, Red River Technology Center is a small public institution. Early-career general biomedical sciences graduates make about $40,029.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value general biomedical sciences schools. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. General Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $26,025 early in their careers. Set against $22,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.
University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #9 for value in general biomedical sciences this year. University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond. In-state tuition and fees average $8,818, while out-of-state students pay about $19,704. General Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $21,437 in student loans. General Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $34,180 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,437 median debt. University Of Central Oklahoma admits about 78% of applicants.
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 · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.