[Biomathematics & Bioinformatics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biomathematics-bioinformatics-computational-biology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for biomathematics & bioinformatics students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the biomathematics & bioinformatics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is George Mason University, our #1 best value for biomathematics & bioinformatics in Virginia. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,220, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for biomathematics & bioinformatics graduates is $23,529. Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $63,131 early in their careers. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value biomathematics & bioinformatics schools. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,720, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $57,000 early in their careers. Set against $18,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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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