by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 6 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.
Juniata College tops our 2027 list of the best value bioinformatics schools in Pennsylvania. Juniata College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Huntingdon. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,580. Students borrow a median of $26,976 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $30,552. That is a strong return on a $26,976 median debt. Juniata College admits about 79% of applicants.
Temple University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value bioinformatics schools. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $26,259. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $54,642. That is a strong return on a $26,259 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #3 place for bioinformatics. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Bioinformatics graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,155 median debt. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned it the #4 place for bioinformatics. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $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%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Carnegie Mellon University earned it the #5 place for bioinformatics. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. 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. The acceptance rate is 12%.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for bioinformatics value this year. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,644, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,266 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $60,523. Set against $25,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.