Bioinformatics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for bioinformatics students pursuing a degree.
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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.
Leading the list is Saint Louis University Main Campus, our #1 school for bioinformatics. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates 80% of students within six years. About 16 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent year. Bioinformatics graduates of Saint Louis University Main Campus earn a median of $65,599 early in their careers. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,586 in student loans.
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Washington University In St Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in bioinformatics, ranking #2. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Bioinformatics graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $68,303 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553.
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Students looking for a strong bioinformatics program will find one at University Of Missouri Kansas City, which ranked #3. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 bioinformatics degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Kansas City in the most recent year. Graduates of the bioinformatics program make about $60,324 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,741 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
