by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biology Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/biology-education/) 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 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biology education students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the biology education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Alverno College tops our 2026 list of the best value biology education schools in Wisconsin. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Alverno College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,086. Students borrow a median of $34,425 to complete the biology education program here. Early-career biology education graduates make about $55,790. Set against $34,425 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Viterbo University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biology education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,250. Students borrow a median of $29,107 to complete the biology education program here. Biology Education graduates of Viterbo University earn a median of $60,309 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,107 median debt. Viterbo University admits about 72% of applicants.
Saint Norbert College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value biology education schools. Saint Norbert College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of De Pere. Students from in state pay about $45,580 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biology education graduates is $24,889. Early-career biology education graduates make about $43,829. Set against $24,889 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Concordia University Wisconsin is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biology education, landing the #4 spot this year. Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mequon. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,470. Typical student debt for biology education graduates is $28,500. Biology Education graduates of Concordia University Wisconsin earn a median of $58,227 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,500 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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