by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biology Studies](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/general-biology/biology-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong biology studies education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biology studies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the biology studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Capital Community College earned the #1 spot for value among biology studies schools in Connecticut. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,338, compared with $15,596 for out-of-state students. Biology Studies graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Early-career biology studies graduates make about $43,086. That is a strong return on a $12,059 median debt.
Central Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biology studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Biology Studies graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Biology Studies graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $36,907 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.
A rank of #3 makes Southern Connecticut State University one of the best values for biology studies. Southern Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the city of New Haven. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,442, compared with $16,942 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,770 to complete the biology studies program here. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $41,973. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern Connecticut State University admits about 92% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Western Connecticut State University one of the best values for biology studies. Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Danbury. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,401, with out-of-state students paying around $16,901. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the biology studies program here. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Western Connecticut State University generally make around $37,787. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western Connecticut State University admits about 87% of applicants.
Eastern Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biology studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,928, with out-of-state students paying around $17,426. Typical student debt for biology studies graduates is $25,448. Biology Studies graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University earn a median of $39,977 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,448 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%.
University Of Connecticut placed #6 among the best values for biology studies. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for biology studies graduates is $25,000. Early-career biology studies graduates make about $33,189. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 52%.
University Of Bridgeport landed the #7 spot for biology studies value this year. Located in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,760. Typical student debt for biology studies graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from University Of Bridgeport generally make around $56,368. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Wesleyan University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value biology studies schools. Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Middletown. Students from in state pay about $70,042 in tuition and fees. Biology Studies graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans. Biology Studies graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Set against $16,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wesleyan University admits about 16% of applicants.
Saint Joseph College earned the #9 position for value in biology studies this year. Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. In-state tuition and fees average $47,278. Typical student debt for biology studies graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Saint Joseph College generally make around $65,070. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Hartford placed #10 among the best values for biology studies. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $49,075 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biology studies graduates is $27,000. Early-career biology studies graduates make about $29,763. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New Haven placed #11 among the best values for biology studies. University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Haven. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,332. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the biology studies program here. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from University Of New Haven generally make around $39,628. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
Trinity College earned the #12 position for value in biology studies this year. Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hartford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,770. Students borrow a median of $26,190 to complete the biology studies program here. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Trinity College generally make around $52,179. Set against $26,190 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Trinity College admits about 29% of applicants.
Connecticut College placed #13 among the best values for biology studies. Set in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,242 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,045 to complete the biology studies program here. Biology Studies graduates of Connecticut College earn a median of $41,067 early in their careers. Set against $23,045 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Connecticut College admits about 37% of applicants.
Quinnipiac University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value biology studies schools. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,480. Biology Studies graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Biology Studies graduates of Quinnipiac University earn a median of $53,080 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Sacred Heart University landed the #15 spot for biology studies value this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,404. Biology Studies graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $37,450. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
Fairfield University came in at #16 for value in biology studies this year. Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,400. Biology Studies graduates carry a median of $26,290 in student loans. Early-career biology studies graduates make about $66,305. That is a strong return on a $26,290 median debt. Roughly 33% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.