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2027 Best Value Biophysics Schools in Pennsylvania

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,821 Avg Student Debt
$84,763 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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biophysics students.

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2027 Best Value Biophysics Schools in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biophysics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Biophysics Schools

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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Our analysis ranked Swarthmore College the best value for a degree in biophysics in Pennsylvania. Set in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,494. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from Swarthmore College generally make around $66,971. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 8%.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value biophysics schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $23,005 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Biophysics graduates of Temple University earn a median of $45,994 early in their careers. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biophysics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the biophysics program here. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. Set against $16,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Scranton earned it the #4 place for biophysics. University Of Scranton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,777. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career biophysics graduates make about $56,861. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bucknell University earned it the #5 place for biophysics. Set in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,812 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biophysics graduates is $25,951. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from Bucknell University generally make around $64,331. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 29%.

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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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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