2027 Best Value Biotechnology Associate’s Degree Schools
[Biotechnology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for biotechnology students.
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2027 Best Value Biotechnology Schools in the United States
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
Leading the list is Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College, our #1 best value for biotechnology in the United States. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,170 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,050 for out-of-state students. Biotechnology graduates carry a median of $8,794 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College generally make around $30,111. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Gaston College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biotechnology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,186 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,330. Students borrow a median of $10,915 to complete the biotechnology program here. Biotechnology graduates of Gaston College earn a median of $39,937 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,915 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central New Mexico Community College earned it the #3 place for biotechnology. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,060 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,684. Typical student debt for biotechnology graduates is $10,112. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College generally make around $34,751. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in biotechnology will find it at Erie Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,100 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Typical student debt for biotechnology graduates is $12,580. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Erie Community College generally make around $37,069. Set against $12,580 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value biotechnology schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,154, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. Biotechnology graduates carry a median of $11,889 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College generally make around $40,734. Set against $11,889 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wake Technical Community College earned the #6 position for value in biotechnology this year. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,254 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,862. Typical student debt for biotechnology graduates is $17,900. Biotechnology graduates of Wake Technical Community College earn a median of $38,673 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,900 median debt.
Portland Community College earned the #7 position for value in biotechnology this year. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,440 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for biotechnology graduates is $20,648. Biotechnology graduates of Portland Community College earn a median of $49,580 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,648 median debt.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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