2027 Best Value Biophysics Schools in Michigan

[Biophysics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/biophysics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong biophysics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biophysics students.
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2027 Best Value Biophysics Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biophysics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Biophysics Schools
Leading the list is Oakland University, our #1 best value for biophysics in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,167, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Students borrow a median of $25,972 to complete the biophysics program here. Biophysics graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $54,785 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,972 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biophysics, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete the biophysics program here. Biophysics graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $40,562 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,750 median debt. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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