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2027 Best Value Computational Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
$18,055 Avg Student Debt
$97,919 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Computational Biology Bachelor's Degree Badge [Computational Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biomathematics-bioinformatics-computational-biology/computational-biology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for computational biology students.

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2027 Best Value Computational Biology Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computational biology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Computational Biology Schools

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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology tops our 2027 list of the best value computational biology schools in the United States. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,396. Typical student debt for computational biology graduates is $13,516. Soon after graduation, computational biology degree recipients from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology generally make around $113,129. That is a strong return on a $13,516 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Students looking for strong value in computational biology will find it at Brown University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $71,312. Students borrow a median of $13,025 to complete the computational biology program here. Soon after graduation, computational biology degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $62,820. Set against $13,025 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Cornell University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computational biology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. Students borrow a median of $16,099 to complete the computational biology program here. Soon after graduation, computational biology degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $78,358. Set against $16,099 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cornell University admits about 9% of applicants.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value computational biology schools. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Computational Biology graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Computational Biology graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Southern California earned it the #5 place for computational biology. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for computational biology graduates is $15,625. Early-career computational biology graduates make about $58,044. Set against $15,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 10% of applicants are accepted.

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Case Western Reserve University placed #6 among the best values for computational biology. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $66,608 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for computational biology graduates is $25,106. Computational Biology graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $74,459 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Case Western Reserve University admits about 36% of applicants.

Other Computational Biology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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