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2026 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

12 Colleges in the United States
$10,290 Avg Student Debt
$29,381 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools Badge [Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/) 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 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biological & biomedical sciences schools students.

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2026 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

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

Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools Schools

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For return on investment in biological & biomedical sciences schools, no school beat University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras this year. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a large public school located in the city of San Juan. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,324. Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools graduates of University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras earn a median of $11,923 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences schools schools. Located in the suburb of Aguadilla, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,742. Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences schools degree recipients from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla generally make around $24,595. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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A rank of #3 makes Universidad Metropolitana one of the best values for biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the city of San Juan, Universidad Metropolitana is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,750. Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences schools graduates make about $26,716. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #4 makes Universidad Del Turabo one of the best values for biological & biomedical sciences schools. Universidad Del Turabo is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Gurabo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,750. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences schools program here. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences schools degree recipients from Universidad Del Turabo generally make around $28,231. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in biological & biomedical sciences schools will find it at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce, which ranked #5. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Mercedita. In-state tuition and fees average $5,780. Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools graduates carry a median of $8,250 in student loans. Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools graduates of Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce earn a median of $17,850 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 34%.

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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon earned the #6 position for value in biological & biomedical sciences schools this year. Located in the city of Bayamon, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $5,780 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences schools graduates is $8,250. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences schools graduates make about $32,622. Set against $8,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German came in at #7 for value in biological & biomedical sciences schools this year. Located in the suburb of San German, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,780. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences schools program here. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences schools graduates make about $15,765. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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University Of Puerto Rico Cayey placed #8 among the best values for biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Cayey, University Of Puerto Rico Cayey is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,324 in tuition and fees. Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences schools graduates make about $17,638. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt. University Of Puerto Rico Cayey admits about 53% of applicants.

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Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences schools schools. Located in the suburb of Arecibo, Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,550. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences schools graduates is $17,556. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences schools degree recipients from Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo generally make around $17,632. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo admits about 94% of applicants.

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Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences schools schools. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ponce. Students from in state pay about $6,650 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences schools graduates is $17,556. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences schools graduates make about $17,632. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez came in at #11 for value in biological & biomedical sciences schools this year. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a large public school located in the city of Mayaguez. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,274. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences schools graduates is $8,369. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences schools graduates make about $22,146. Set against $8,369 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Puerto Rico Humacao placed #12 among the best values for biological & biomedical sciences schools. University Of Puerto Rico Humacao is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Humacao. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,324. Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools graduates of University Of Puerto Rico Humacao earn a median of $26,714 early in their careers. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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