[Bioinformatics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biomathematics-bioinformatics-computational-biology/bioinformatics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong bioinformatics education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 50 schools to find the best return on investment for bioinformatics students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in bioinformatics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus, our #1 best value for bioinformatics in the United States. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,058, while out-of-state students pay about $34,484. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $83,560. That is a strong return on a $24,323 median debt. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill one of the best values for bioinformatics. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,994, with out-of-state students paying around $41,203. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $61,361. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 15%.
University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value bioinformatics schools. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,949, with out-of-state students paying around $32,009. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $20,115. Bioinformatics graduates of University Of Illinois At Chicago earn a median of $61,829 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of California Los Angeles earned it the #4 place for bioinformatics. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $16,097. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $63,833. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Georgia came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value bioinformatics schools. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $53,546. Set against $21,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.
University Of California San Diego placed #6 among the best values for bioinformatics. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Students borrow a median of $19,724 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Bioinformatics graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $76,592 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,724 median debt. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #7 among the best values for bioinformatics. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $19,137. Bioinformatics graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $71,336 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 16%.
University Of Missouri Kansas City placed #8 among the best values for bioinformatics. Set in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,371, with out-of-state students paying around $32,271. Students borrow a median of $23,741 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Bioinformatics graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $60,324 early in their careers. Set against $23,741 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
University Of South Florida Main Campus earned the #9 position for value in bioinformatics this year. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,410, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $52,885. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of South Florida Main Campus admits about 43% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At El Paso earned the #10 position for value in bioinformatics this year. Located in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,544 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,502. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $19,819 in student loans. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $48,335. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At El Paso admits about 100% of applicants.
University Of Chicago landed the #11 spot for bioinformatics value this year. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,324. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $15,854 in student loans. Bioinformatics graduates of University Of Chicago earn a median of $99,193 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis placed #12 among the best values for bioinformatics. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,762, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $23,146 in student loans. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis generally make around $56,930. That is a strong return on a $23,146 median debt. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis admits about 76% of applicants.
San Diego State University placed #13 among the best values for bioinformatics. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,728 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,328. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $16,417 in student loans. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $51,162. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 36%.
Vanderbilt University earned the #14 position for value in bioinformatics this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,498. Students borrow a median of $13,975 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $77,997. Set against $13,975 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
Arizona State University placed #15 among the best values for bioinformatics. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $88,036. Set against $21,842 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Cuny New York City College Of Technology ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value bioinformatics schools. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,332, with out-of-state students paying around $15,282. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $11,492 in student loans. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $31,441. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #17 for value in bioinformatics this year. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $12,184. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $68,084. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.
University Of Maryland Baltimore County landed the #18 spot for bioinformatics value this year. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,256, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $21,331 in student loans. Bioinformatics graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $49,179 early in their careers. Set against $21,331 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maryland Baltimore County admits about 72% of applicants.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value bioinformatics schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Bioinformatics graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $87,769 early in their careers. Set against $21,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earned the #20 position for value in bioinformatics this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,239, compared with $22,492 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $24,673. Bioinformatics graduates of University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn a median of $51,799 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,673 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Arizona came in at #21 for value in bioinformatics this year. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $50,834. That is a strong return on a $21,861 median debt. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
Grand Valley State University placed #22 among the best values for bioinformatics. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,502, compared with $21,894 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $26,378. Bioinformatics graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $74,986 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,378 median debt. Grand Valley State University admits about 83% of applicants.
University Of Delaware earned the #23 position for value in bioinformatics this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,861 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $54,155. That is a strong return on a $24,861 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At Dallas placed #24 among the best values for bioinformatics. Located in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,644, while out-of-state students pay about $40,144. Students borrow a median of $20,531 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $58,507. Set against $20,531 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
George Mason University earned the #25 position for value in bioinformatics this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $23,529. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $63,131. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. George Mason University admits about 88% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 50 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 50 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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