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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

26 Ranked Colleges
117 Degrees Awarded
$31,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master's

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 1,450 people earned their degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, making the major the 353rd most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 117 biochemistry and molecular biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s” ranking, we looked at 26 colleges that offer a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great biochemistry and molecular biology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the biochemistry and molecular biology program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

#16 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 3 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 2 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree biochemistry and molecular biology students list, KU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007.

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#3

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Washington State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 5 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Wazzu did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 1 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities also took the #10 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845.

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#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#22 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Michigan University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s list. Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to qualified students.

Central Michigan not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan are $19,359, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s ranking. UC Irvine is a public institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#7 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Bloomington, Indiana, and it awarded 1 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree biochemistry and molecular biology students list, IU Bloomington has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

University of Nebraska Medical Center did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. University of Nebraska Medical Center is a small school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 3 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNMC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska Medical Center are $26,961.

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#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#14 in overall quality

University of Florida landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s ranking. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to qualified students.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s ranking. UT Rio Grande Valley is a large public school situated in Edinburg, Texas. It awarded 1 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

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#18 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 3 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

UC also made our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s list. UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to qualified students.

UMass Amherst also made our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts Amherst are $32,341, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UMass Amherst Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Report

#23 in overall quality

Wright State University - Main Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s ranking. Wright State University - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Dayton, Ohio that handed out 4 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wright State University - Main Campus, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wright State University - Main Campus are $24,286.

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#15

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#24 in overall quality

Boise State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s list. Boise State is a public institution located in Boise, Idaho. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Boise State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State are $26,566, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#25 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it awarded 11 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida also made our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #25. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242.

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#17

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#21 in overall quality

Oregon State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s list. Oregon State is a large school located in Corvallis, Oregon that handed out 1 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#19 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Riverside, California, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree biochemistry and molecular biology students list, UCR has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686.

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#19

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s ranking. UPenn is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UPenn, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#12 in overall quality

Drexel University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s list. Drexel is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 2 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Drexel, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel are $37,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#20 in overall quality

Wayne State University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s list. Wayne State University is a public institution located in Detroit, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Wayne State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#1 in overall quality

Yale University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s ranking. Yale University is a fairly large school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 21 masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Yale did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale are $44,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts
#13 in overall quality

Clark University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s ranking. Worcester, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Clark also took the #13 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clark are $47,730.

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#5 in overall quality

Case Western Reserve University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s biochemistry and molecular biology students in 2019-2020.

Case Western also made our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western are $47,958, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

University of Southern California landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Master’s ranking. USC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USC, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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