Bioinformatics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their bioinformatics programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for bioinformatics students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall bioinformatics education in the Far Western Region.
University Of California Los Angeles tops our 2027 ranking of the best bioinformatics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 21 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent year. Graduates of the bioinformatics program make about $63,833 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,097 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong bioinformatics program will find one at San Diego State University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. About 76% of students finish within six years. San Diego State University awarded about 13 bioinformatics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from San Diego State University generally make around $51,162. San Diego State University graduates carry a median of $16,417 in student loans.
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University Of California San Diego is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bioinformatics, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of La Jolla. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 132 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at University Of California San Diego in the most recent year. Students who receive their bioinformatics degree from University Of California San Diego earn around $76,592 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,724.
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University Of California Santa Cruz is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bioinformatics, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Cruz. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. University Of California Santa Cruz awarded about 84 bioinformatics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from University Of California Santa Cruz generally make around $40,920. University Of California Santa Cruz graduates carry a median of $18,559 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes University Of Southern California one of the top schools for bioinformatics. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 92% of students finish within six years. University Of Southern California awarded about 15 bioinformatics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $58,044. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.
- 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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