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2026 Best Bioinformatics Master’s Degree Schools

22 Colleges in the United States
615 Bioinformatics Degrees Awarded
$71,178 Avg Early-Career Salary

Bioinformatics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 131 schools to find the best for bioinformatics students.

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Best Schools for Bioinformatics in the United States

Below are the best bioinformatics schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Bioinformatics

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Our analysis ranked Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in bioinformatics. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates 94% of students within six years. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus awarded about 41 bioinformatics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus generally make around $83,560. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. Get the full bioinformatics details for Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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New York University
New York, NY

A rank of #2 makes New York University one of the top schools for bioinformatics. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 39 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bioinformatics program make about $100,602 in their early career. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. See the full bioinformatics program report for New York University

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Carnegie Mellon University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in bioinformatics, ranking #3. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 15 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. Bioinformatics graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $89,327 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. See the full bioinformatics program report for Carnegie Mellon University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best bioinformatics schools. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Bioinformatics graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $100,512 early in their careers. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. More information about a degree in bioinformatics from Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Students looking for a strong bioinformatics program will find one at The University Of Texas At Dallas, which ranked #5. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Dallas in the most recent year. Bioinformatics graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of $58,507 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates carry a median of $20,531 in student loans. Get the full bioinformatics details for The University Of Texas At Dallas

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University Of Delaware landed the #6 spot for bioinformatics this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware in the most recent data year. Bioinformatics graduates of University Of Delaware earn a median of $54,155 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,861 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in bioinformatics from University Of Delaware

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Saint Louis University Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best bioinformatics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 16 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bioinformatics program make about $65,599 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,586 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in bioinformatics from Saint Louis University Main Campus

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George Washington University placed #8 among the best bioinformatics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 31 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Bioinformatics graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $73,749 early in their careers. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. See the full bioinformatics program report for George Washington University

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University Of Chicago placed #9 among the best bioinformatics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at University Of Chicago in the most recent year. Graduates of the bioinformatics program make about $99,193 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in bioinformatics from University Of Chicago

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University placed #10 among the best bioinformatics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 36 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Graduates of the bioinformatics program make about $83,663 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree. Get the full bioinformatics details for Boston University

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Brandeis University placed #11 among the best bioinformatics schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waltham. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bioinformatics program make about $47,783 in their early career. Brandeis University graduates carry a median of $25,653 in student loans. More information about a degree in bioinformatics from Brandeis University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best bioinformatics schools. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bioinformatics program make about $79,632 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,483. See the full bioinformatics program report for Georgetown University

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San Diego State University placed #13 among the best bioinformatics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 10 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at San Diego State University in the most recent 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. More information about a degree in bioinformatics from San Diego State University

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University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best bioinformatics schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 10 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Typical student debt for the program is $21,813. Read more about the bioinformatics program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Northeastern University came in at #15 for bioinformatics this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 84 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bioinformatics program make about $86,430 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,611. Read more about the bioinformatics program at Northeastern University

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University Of California Santa Cruz placed #16 among the best bioinformatics schools. University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Cruz. University Of California Santa Cruz graduates 75% of students within six years. About 13 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent year. Bioinformatics graduates of University Of California Santa Cruz earn a median of $40,920 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,559 to complete this degree. Get the full bioinformatics details for University Of California Santa Cruz

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned the #17 position for bioinformatics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 12 bioinformatics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $87,769. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. Get the full bioinformatics details for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of Missouri Kansas City earned the #18 position for bioinformatics this year. Located in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Missouri Kansas City awarded about 19 bioinformatics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from University Of Missouri Kansas City generally make around $60,324. Typical student debt for the program is $23,741. See the full bioinformatics program report for University Of Missouri Kansas City

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best bioinformatics schools. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. About 28 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Bioinformatics graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $71,336 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,137. See the full bioinformatics program report for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Arizona State University landed the #20 spot for bioinformatics this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Arizona State University awarded about 11 bioinformatics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bioinformatics degree from Arizona State University earn around $88,036 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete this degree. See the full bioinformatics program report for Arizona State University

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best bioinformatics schools. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 16 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bioinformatics degree from Virginia Commonwealth University earn around $57,000 in the first couple years of their career. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Read more about the bioinformatics program at Virginia Commonwealth University

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Arizona State University Skysong placed #22 among the best bioinformatics schools. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public institution. There were roughly 29 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bioinformatics program make about $88,036 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,742. See the full bioinformatics program report for Arizona State University Skysong

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University Of Southern California landed the #23 spot for bioinformatics this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Los Angeles. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 20 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Graduates of the bioinformatics program make about $58,044 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree. Read more about the bioinformatics program at University Of Southern California

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #24 spot for bioinformatics this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent year. Students who receive their bioinformatics degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn around $56,930 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,146 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in bioinformatics from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #25 spot for bioinformatics this year. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. About 77% of students finish within six years. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 22 bioinformatics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bioinformatics program make about $52,885 in their early career. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans. See the full bioinformatics program report for University Of South Florida Main Campus

Rest of the Top 27 Bioinformatics Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s bioinformatics ranking:

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Other Bioinformatics Degree Levels

Explore the best bioinformatics schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Bioinformatics
Associate's Degrees in Bioinformatics
Bachelor's Degrees in Bioinformatics
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 131 schools evaluated.

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