Bioinformatics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best bioinformatics schools.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the bioinformatics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Harvard University tops our 2027 ranking of the best bioinformatics schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 98% of students finish within six years. Harvard University awarded about 21 bioinformatics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong bioinformatics program will find one at Brandeis University, which ranked #2. Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 48 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Brandeis University generally make around $47,783. Typical student debt for the program is $25,653.
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Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in bioinformatics, ranking #3. 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 54 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $83,663. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree.
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Northeastern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bioinformatics, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 119 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at Northeastern University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, bioinformatics degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $86,430. Students borrow a median of $25,611 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 · 4 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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