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2027 Best Value Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

10 Colleges in the United States
$21,602 Avg Student Debt
$84,191 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Badge [Biochemistry & Molecular Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/biochemistry-and-molecular-biology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value biochemistry & molecular biology schools.

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2027 Best Value Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biochemistry & molecular biology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Maryland Baltimore County, our #1 best value for biochemistry & molecular biology in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,256, with out-of-state students paying around $31,225. Students borrow a median of $19,250 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Early-career biochemistry & molecular biology graduates make about $30,275. That is a strong return on a $19,250 median debt. University Of Maryland Baltimore County admits about 72% of applicants.

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,601, while out-of-state students pay about $30,991. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Early-career biochemistry & molecular biology graduates make about $33,266. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. Suny At Albany admits about 69% of applicants.

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Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $46,122. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 58%.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.

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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Students looking for strong value in biochemistry & molecular biology will find it at Bryn Mawr College, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,920. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $23,069 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from Bryn Mawr College generally make around $35,668. Set against $23,069 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 29%.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earned the #6 position for value in biochemistry & molecular biology this year. Located in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $64,078 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,975 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $77,378 early in their careers. Set against $24,975 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 64%.

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value biochemistry & molecular biology schools. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Students borrow a median of $20,746 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates of New York University earn a median of $36,440 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College came in at #8 for value in biochemistry & molecular biology this year. Located in the city of Carlisle, Dickinson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $65,650. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Early-career biochemistry & molecular biology graduates make about $35,305. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University came in at #9 for value in biochemistry & molecular biology this year. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,412. Typical student debt for biochemistry & molecular biology graduates is $28,838. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $67,556. That is a strong return on a $28,838 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University earned the #10 position for value in biochemistry & molecular biology this year. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $79,632. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 13%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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