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2027 Best Value Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the The Plains States Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,231 Avg Student Debt
$60,047 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/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong biochemistry & molecular biology education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for biochemistry & molecular biology students.

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2027 Best Value Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the The Plains States Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the biochemistry & molecular biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

For return on investment in biochemistry & molecular biology, no school beat Truman State University this year. Set in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,838 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,566 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,168 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates of Truman State University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,168 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Saint Cloud State University earned it the #2 place for biochemistry & molecular biology. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,245 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,076 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $51,625 early in their careers. Set against $25,076 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in biochemistry & molecular biology will find it at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $37,830 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Kansas earned it the #4 place for biochemistry & molecular biology. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. Students borrow a median of $18,004 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Early-career biochemistry & molecular biology graduates make about $41,487. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

A rank of #5 makes Cornell College one of the best values for biochemistry & molecular biology. Set in the town of Mount Vernon, Cornell College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $52,660 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from Cornell College generally make around $39,164. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Bethel University Minnesota earned the #6 position for value in biochemistry & molecular biology this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $44,226 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,639 to complete the biochemistry & molecular biology program here. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates of Bethel University Minnesota earn a median of $61,465 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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