Biophysics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biophysics programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biophysics students pursuing a degree.
The biophysics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Biophysics Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biophysics Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biophysics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is University Of California Berkeley, our #1 school for biophysics. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. About 12 biophysics degrees were awarded at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent year. Biophysics graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $70,847 early in their careers. University Of California Berkeley graduates carry a median of $14,238 in student loans.
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University Of California Los Angeles is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biophysics, ranking #2. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 18 biophysics degrees were awarded at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent year. Biophysics graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $59,523 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,920.
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A rank of #3 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the top schools for biophysics. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 biophysics students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biophysics program make about $63,355 in their early career. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong biophysics program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 biophysics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biophysics degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $51,184 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,948 in student loans.
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Brown University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best biophysics schools. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Brown University graduates 96% of students within six years. Brown University awarded about 10 biophysics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biophysics degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $43,637. Students borrow a median of $12,787 to complete this degree.
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Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for biophysics this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 biophysics degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Biophysics graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $53,823 early in their careers. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans.
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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned the #7 position for biophysics this year. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 biophysics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Biophysics graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $40,562 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree.
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Brigham Young University Provo came in at #8 for biophysics this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Provo. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. There were roughly 11 biophysics students who graduated with this degree at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent data year. Biophysics graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $31,225 early in their careers. Brigham Young University Provo graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
