[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for bioinformatics students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the bioinformatics degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in bioinformatics, no school beat University Of Illinois At Chicago this year. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,949, compared with $32,009 for out-of-state students. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $20,115 in student loans. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Chicago generally make around $61,829. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Chicago earned it the #2 place for bioinformatics. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. That is a strong return on a $15,854 median debt. University Of Chicago admits about 4% of applicants.
Loyola University Chicago is a great value for students pursuing a degree in bioinformatics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,710. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $23,521 in student loans. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $58,568. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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