[Bioinformatics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biomathematics-bioinformatics-computational-biology/bioinformatics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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 2 schools to find the best return on investment 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.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned the #1 spot for value among bioinformatics schools in Michigan. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $71,336. Set against $19,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 16%.
Grand Valley State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in bioinformatics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,502, compared with $21,894 for out-of-state students. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $26,378 in student loans. Bioinformatics graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $74,986 early in their careers. Set against $26,378 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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