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2027 Best Value Biophysics Schools in New York

7 Colleges in the United States
$20,799 Avg Student Debt
$84,367 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Biophysics Badge [Biophysics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/biophysics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for biophysics students.

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2027 Best Value Biophysics Schools in New York

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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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University tops our 2027 list of the best value biophysics schools in New York. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,931 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,741. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $18,968 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $60,047. That is a strong return on a $18,968 median debt. Stony Brook University admits about 49% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in biophysics will find it at University At Buffalo, which ranked #2. University At Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. In-state tuition and fees average $10,936, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete the biophysics program here. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $52,403. Set against $22,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Columbia University In The City Of New York earned it the #3 place for biophysics. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $70,517 in tuition and fees. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Early-career biophysics graduates make about $86,770. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Cornell University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value biophysics schools. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans. Biophysics graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $75,976 early in their careers. Set against $15,005 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cornell University admits about 9% of applicants.

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Barnard College
New York, NY

Students looking for strong value in biophysics will find it at Barnard College, which ranked #5. Barnard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,888. Students borrow a median of $17,609 to complete the biophysics program here. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from Barnard College generally make around $50,790. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 9%.

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University Of Rochester came in at #6 for value in biophysics this year. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,080. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $60,865. That is a strong return on a $21,517 median debt. University Of Rochester admits about 40% of applicants.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University placed #7 among the best values for biophysics. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,528. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the biophysics program here. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from Syracuse University generally make around $54,785. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Syracuse University admits about 46% 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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