[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 5 schools to find the best return on investment for bioinformatics students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in bioinformatics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is University Of Missouri Kansas City, our #1 best value for bioinformatics in the The Plains States Region. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. In-state tuition and fees average $13,371, while out-of-state students pay about $32,271. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $23,741 in student loans. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from University Of Missouri Kansas City generally make around $60,324. Set against $23,741 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value bioinformatics schools. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete the bioinformatics program here. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $87,769. Set against $21,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Washington University In St Louis one of the best values for bioinformatics. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Typical student debt for bioinformatics graduates is $17,553. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $68,303. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Iowa one of the best values for bioinformatics. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,283, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans. Early-career bioinformatics graduates make about $57,375. That is a strong return on a $24,463 median debt. University Of Iowa admits about 84% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Saint Louis University Main Campus one of the best values for bioinformatics. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $55,760 in tuition and fees. Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $26,586 in student loans. Bioinformatics graduates of Saint Louis University Main Campus earn a median of $65,599 early in their careers. Set against $26,586 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Louis University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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.
