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2027 Best Value Biotechnology Schools in Maryland

4 Colleges in the United States
$20,393 Avg Student Debt
$71,718 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Biotechnology Badge [Biotechnology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biotechnology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biotechnology students.

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2027 Best Value Biotechnology Schools in Maryland

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

Best Value Biotechnology Schools

1

University Of Maryland Baltimore County earned the #1 spot for value among biotechnology schools in Maryland. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,256 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,225 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete the biotechnology program here. Biotechnology graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $49,179 early in their careers. Set against $21,331 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Johns Hopkins University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value biotechnology schools. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Typical student debt for biotechnology graduates is $13,426. Early-career biotechnology graduates make about $86,279. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.

3

Students looking for strong value in biotechnology will find it at University Of Maryland University College, which ranked #3. University Of Maryland University College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. Students from in state pay about $8,136 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,336. Typical student debt for biotechnology graduates is $23,276. Early-career biotechnology graduates make about $89,105. That is a strong return on a $23,276 median debt.

4

Mount St Marys University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biotechnology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $48,630 in tuition and fees. Biotechnology graduates carry a median of $23,539 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Mount St Marys University generally make around $50,657. Set against $23,539 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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