by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biophysics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/biophysics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biophysics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Harvard University earned the #1 spot for value among biophysics schools in the New England Region. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Typical student debt for biophysics graduates is $16,616. Biophysics graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
Boston University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value biophysics schools. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the biophysics program here. Biophysics graduates of Boston University earn a median of $63,598 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 11%.
A rank of #3 makes Brown University one of the best values for biophysics. Brown University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,312. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $12,787 in student loans. Biophysics graduates of Brown University earn a median of $43,637 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brown University admits about 5% of applicants.
Northeastern University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value biophysics schools. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,162. Typical student debt for biophysics graduates is $23,250. Biophysics graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $63,781 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Brandeis University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value biophysics schools. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,080. Typical student debt for biophysics graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from Brandeis University generally make around $47,410. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brandeis University admits about 40% of applicants.
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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