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2027 Best Value Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

8 Colleges in the United States
$20,049 Avg Student Debt
$66,464 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Badge [Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/cell-biology-anatomical-sciences/cell-cellular-and-molecular-biology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value cell/cellular & molecular biology schools.

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2027 Best Value Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in cell/cellular & molecular biology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Schools

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida earned the #1 spot for value among cell/cellular & molecular biology schools in the Southeast Region. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for cell/cellular & molecular biology graduates is $17,669. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $58,388 early in their careers. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in cell/cellular & molecular biology will find it at University Of South Florida Main Campus, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete the cell/cellular & molecular biology program here. Early-career cell/cellular & molecular biology graduates make about $52,885. That is a strong return on a $21,829 median debt. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Central Florida is a great value for students pursuing a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,368, compared with $22,467 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for cell/cellular & molecular biology graduates is $21,620. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $51,790 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,620 median debt. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.

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George Mason University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,220, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for cell/cellular & molecular biology graduates is $23,529. Soon after graduation, cell/cellular & molecular biology degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $63,131. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Mason University admits about 88% of applicants.

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Arkansas earned it the #5 place for cell/cellular & molecular biology. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,104 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,966. Students borrow a median of $24,019 to complete the cell/cellular & molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, cell/cellular & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Arkansas generally make around $52,555. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University came in at #6 for value in cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,414, while out-of-state students pay about $24,734. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $24,229 in student loans. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of Augusta University earn a median of $21,905 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,229 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University earned the #7 position for value in cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,758 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the cell/cellular & molecular biology program here. Soon after graduation, cell/cellular & molecular biology degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $88,981. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #8 for value in cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,678. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $26,589 early in their careers. Set against $15,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 14%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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