[Bioinformatics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biomathematics-bioinformatics-computational-biology/bioinformatics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for bioinformatics students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in bioinformatics, balancing cost against outcomes.
University Of Maryland Baltimore County earned the #1 spot for value among bioinformatics schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,256, compared with $31,225 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from University Of Maryland Baltimore County generally make around $49,179. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maryland Baltimore County admits about 72% of applicants.
University Of Delaware is a great value for students pursuing a degree in bioinformatics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. 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. Set against $24,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Delaware admits about 71% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Johns Hopkins University earned it the #3 place for bioinformatics. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $13,426. Bioinformatics graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $84,850 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,426 median debt. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Cuny New York City College Of Technology one of the best values for bioinformatics. Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,332, compared with $15,282 for out-of-state students. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $11,492 in student loans. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Cuny New York City College Of Technology generally make around $31,441. That is a strong return on a $11,492 median debt. Cuny New York City College Of Technology admits about 80% of applicants.
Columbia University In The City Of New York is a great value for students pursuing a degree in bioinformatics, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $23,258. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $99,017. Set against $23,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Columbia University In The City Of New York admits about 4% of applicants.
Rowan University landed the #6 spot for bioinformatics value this year. Rowan University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. In-state tuition and fees average $16,574, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $24,488. Bioinformatics graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $52,031 early in their careers. Set against $24,488 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rowan University admits about 78% of applicants.
Juniata College earned the #7 position for value in bioinformatics this year. Located in the town of Huntingdon, Juniata College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $58,580. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $26,976. Bioinformatics graduates of Juniata College earn a median of $30,552 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,976 median debt. Juniata College admits about 79% of applicants.
Temple University landed the #8 spot for bioinformatics value this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Bioinformatics graduates of Temple University earn a median of $54,642 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,259 median debt. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
University Of Pennsylvania earned the #9 position for value in bioinformatics this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $16,155. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #10 for value in bioinformatics this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $56,926. Set against $24,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Carnegie Mellon University placed #11 among the best values for bioinformatics. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $89,327. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. Carnegie Mellon University admits about 12% of applicants.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #12 spot for bioinformatics value this year. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,644, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $25,266 in student loans. Bioinformatics graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $60,523 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,266 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Rochester Institute Of Technology ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value bioinformatics schools. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,210. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $27,491. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Rochester Institute Of Technology generally make around $63,515. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rochester Institute Of Technology admits about 67% of applicants.
George Washington University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value bioinformatics schools. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $73,749. Set against $22,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants.
New York University landed the #15 spot for bioinformatics value this year. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Bioinformatics graduates of New York University earn a median of $100,602 early in their careers. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.
Georgetown University came in at #16 for value in bioinformatics this year. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $79,632. That is a strong return on a $16,483 median debt. Georgetown University admits about 13% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
