[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 4 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.
Our analysis ranked Harvard University the best value for a degree in bioinformatics in Massachusetts. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $16,616. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Harvard University admits about 4% of applicants.
Boston University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in bioinformatics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Bioinformatics graduates of Boston University earn a median of $83,663 early in their careers. Set against $25,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 11%.
Students looking for strong value in bioinformatics will find it at Northeastern University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $66,162. Students borrow a median of $25,611 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $86,430. Set against $25,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northeastern University admits about 5% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Brandeis University one of the best values for bioinformatics. Set in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,080. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $25,653 in student loans. Bioinformatics graduates of Brandeis University earn a median of $47,783 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brandeis University admits about 40% of applicants.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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