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2027 Best Value Biophysics Master’s Degree Schools

14 Colleges in the United States
$17,576 Avg Student Debt
$83,636 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Biophysics Master's Degree Badge [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.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for biophysics students.

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2027 Best Value Biophysics Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Biophysics Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of California Los Angeles the best value for a degree in biophysics in the United States. University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for biophysics graduates is $14,920. Early-career biophysics graduates make about $59,523. Set against $14,920 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.

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University Of California San Diego came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value biophysics schools. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Biophysics graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $45,066 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biophysics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $62,688. Typical student debt for biophysics graduates is $10,888. Early-career biophysics graduates make about $41,848. Set against $10,888 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Princeton University admits about 5% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned it the #4 place for biophysics. 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. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $38,471. That is a strong return on a $17,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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University Of Chicago came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value biophysics schools. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,324. Typical student debt for biophysics graduates is $15,854. Biophysics graduates of University Of Chicago earn a median of $81,002 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,854 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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Ohio State University Main Campus earned the #6 position for value in biophysics this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $53,823. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #7 among the best values for biophysics. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $20,948 in student loans. Biophysics graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $51,184 early in their careers. Set against $20,948 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants.

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Johns Hopkins University landed the #8 spot for biophysics value this year. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,730. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete the biophysics program here. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $84,850. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University earned the #9 position for value in biophysics this year. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,572. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $24,619 in student loans. Early-career biophysics graduates make about $48,949. Set against $24,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lipscomb University admits about 68% of applicants.

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University Of Rochester earned the #10 position for value in biophysics this year. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,080. Typical student debt for biophysics graduates is $21,517. Early-career biophysics graduates make about $60,865. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Rochester admits about 40% of applicants.

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University Of Scranton came in at #11 for value in biophysics this year. Set in the city of Scranton, University Of Scranton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,777. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from University Of Scranton generally make around $56,861. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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University Of Southern California placed #12 among the best values for biophysics. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. Students borrow a median of $3,750 to complete the biophysics program here. Early-career biophysics graduates make about $34,468. Set against $3,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern California admits about 10% of applicants.

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George Washington University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value biophysics schools. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Typical student debt for biophysics graduates is $22,910. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $59,887. That is a strong return on a $22,910 median debt. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #14 for value in biophysics this year. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,089. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $66,282. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgetown University admits about 13% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 14 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.

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