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2027 Best Value Biophysics Schools in the Southeast Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$21,200 Avg Student Debt
$71,205 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Biophysics Badge [Biophysics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/biophysics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong biophysics education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value biophysics schools.

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2027 Best Value Biophysics Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Best Value Biophysics Schools

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Our analysis ranked East Carolina University the best value for a degree in biophysics in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,361 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $23,638. Students borrow a median of $23,581 to complete the biophysics program here. Biophysics graduates of East Carolina University earn a median of $51,931 early in their careers. Set against $23,581 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. East Carolina University admits about 89% of applicants.

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University Of Virginia Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biophysics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,118, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. Typical student debt for biophysics graduates is $18,627. Biophysics graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $69,126 early in their careers. Set against $18,627 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 17%.

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A rank of #3 makes Southern Adventist University one of the best values for biophysics. Located in the suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $27,300. Students borrow a median of $25,498 to complete the biophysics program here. Early-career biophysics graduates make about $61,366. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value biophysics schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,572 in tuition and fees. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $24,619 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from Lipscomb University generally make around $48,949. Set against $24,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

A rank of #5 makes Wake Forest University one of the best values for biophysics. Set in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,642. Typical student debt for biophysics graduates is $21,577. Biophysics graduates of Wake Forest University earn a median of $67,369 early in their careers. Set against $21,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wake Forest University admits about 22% of applicants.

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University earned the #6 position for value in biophysics this year. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,758. Biophysics graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $83,388. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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