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2026 Best Value Biotechnology Schools in the New England Region

11 Colleges in the United States
$23,555 Avg Student Debt
$77,142 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Biotechnology Badge [Biotechnology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biotechnology/biotechnology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong biotechnology education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 31 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value biotechnology schools.

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2026 Best Value Biotechnology Schools in the New England Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the biotechnology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Biotechnology Schools

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University Of New Hampshire At Manchester earned the #1 spot for value among biotechnology schools in the New England Region. University Of New Hampshire At Manchester is a small public school located in the city of Manchester. In-state tuition and fees average $15,838, while out-of-state students pay about $36,418. Biotechnology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Biotechnology graduates of University Of New Hampshire At Manchester earn a median of $50,276 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

A rank of #2 makes Harvard University one of the best values for biotechnology. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,676. Typical student debt for biotechnology graduates is $16,616. Biotechnology graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. Harvard University admits about 4% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in biotechnology will find it at Worcester State University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,786, while out-of-state students pay about $17,866. Typical student debt for biotechnology graduates is $22,056. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Worcester State University generally make around $70,124. That is a strong return on a $22,056 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Framingham State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value biotechnology schools. Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Framingham. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,920, compared with $18,000 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for biotechnology graduates is $25,872. Biotechnology graduates of Framingham State University earn a median of $49,006 early in their careers. Set against $25,872 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Rhode Island came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value biotechnology schools. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,942, with out-of-state students paying around $37,146. Typical student debt for biotechnology graduates is $23,432. Early-career biotechnology graduates make about $52,821. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Rhode Island admits about 72% of applicants.

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value biotechnology schools. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $19,202 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $39,852. Biotechnology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Biotechnology graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $50,276 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brown University landed the #7 spot for biotechnology value this year. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,312. Biotechnology graduates carry a median of $13,025 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $83,470. That is a strong return on a $13,025 median debt. Brown University admits about 5% of applicants.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University earned the #8 position for value in biotechnology this year. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Typical student debt for biotechnology graduates is $25,232. Biotechnology graduates of Boston University earn a median of $63,598 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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Northeastern University placed #9 among the best values for biotechnology. Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $66,162. Biotechnology graduates carry a median of $25,611 in student loans. Biotechnology graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $90,091 early in their careers. Set against $25,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Endicott College placed #10 among the best values for biotechnology. Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly. Students from in state pay about $40,650 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the biotechnology program here. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Endicott College generally make around $34,308. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute placed #11 among the best values for biotechnology. Set in the city of Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $60,765. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete the biotechnology program here. Early-career biotechnology graduates make about $91,834. Set against $26,259 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Worcester Polytechnic Institute admits about 60% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 31 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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