2026 Best Value Biotechnology Schools in Nevada

[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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biotechnology students.
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2026 Best Value Biotechnology Schools in Nevada
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biotechnology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Biotechnology Schools
University Of Nevada Reno earned the #1 spot for value among biotechnology schools in Nevada. University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public school located in the city of Reno. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,578, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,918 to complete the biotechnology program here. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from University Of Nevada Reno generally make around $47,768. Set against $19,918 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Nevada Reno admits about 74% of applicants.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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