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2027 Best Value Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in Minnesota

8 Colleges in the United States
$24,300 Avg Student Debt
$65,533 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Badge [Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students.

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2027 Best Value Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in Minnesota

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

Best Value Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools

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Saint Cloud State University earned the #1 spot for value among biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools in Minnesota. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,245. Typical student debt for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology graduates is $25,076. Early-career biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology graduates make about $51,625. That is a strong return on a $25,076 median debt. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology will find it at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, which ranked #2. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $37,830. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.

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University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,608, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $31,150. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Minnesota State University Mankato is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Typical student debt for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology graduates is $25,260. Early-career biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology graduates make about $53,088. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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A rank of #5 makes Gustavus Adolphus College one of the best values for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $56,076. Students borrow a median of $26,197 to complete the biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus College generally make around $44,396. Set against $26,197 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Gustavus Adolphus College admits about 61% of applicants.

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University earned the #6 position for value in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology this year. Saint Johns University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Collegeville. Students from in state pay about $55,816 in tuition and fees. Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates of Saint Johns University earn a median of $47,238 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Bethel University Minnesota earned the #7 position for value in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,226 in tuition and fees. Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $25,639 in student loans. Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates of Bethel University Minnesota earn a median of $61,465 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,639 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #8 for value in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,398. Students borrow a median of $24,226 to complete the biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program here. Early-career biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology graduates make about $34,299. Set against $24,226 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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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