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2027 Best Value Molecular Biology Schools in the New England Region

8 Colleges in the United States
$22,950 Avg Student Debt
$78,102 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Molecular Biology Badge [Molecular Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/molecular-biology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong molecular biology education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value molecular biology schools.

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2027 Best Value Molecular Biology Schools in the New England Region

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

Best Value Molecular Biology Schools

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Central Connecticut State University earned the #1 spot for value among molecular biology schools in the New England Region. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, molecular biology degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $37,003. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Maine one of the best values for molecular biology. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Students borrow a median of $25,984 to complete the molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $47,975. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

A rank of #3 makes University Of Vermont one of the best values for molecular biology. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $19,058, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete the molecular biology program here. Early-career molecular biology graduates make about $36,680. Set against $22,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Students looking for strong value in molecular biology will find it at Boston University, which ranked #4. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the molecular biology program here. Early-career molecular biology graduates make about $42,850. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Students looking for strong value in molecular biology will find it at Dartmouth College, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,019. Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $16,989 in student loans. Early-career molecular biology graduates make about $81,992. That is a strong return on a $16,989 median debt. Dartmouth College admits about 5% of applicants.

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University landed the #6 spot for molecular biology value this year. Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Middletown. In-state tuition and fees average $70,042. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete the molecular biology program here. Molecular Biology graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Set against $16,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College came in at #7 for value in molecular biology this year. Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New London. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,242. Typical student debt for molecular biology graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, molecular biology degree recipients from Connecticut College generally make around $43,936. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 37%.

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Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences earned the #8 position for value in molecular biology this year. Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $40,530. Typical student debt for molecular biology graduates is $27,000. Early-career molecular biology graduates make about $51,942. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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