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2027 Best Value General Biology Schools in District of Columbia

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,013 Avg Student Debt
$75,192 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Biology Badge [General Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/general-biology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general biology education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for general biology students.

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2027 Best Value General Biology Schools in District of Columbia

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Biology Schools

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Catholic University Of America earned the #1 spot for value among general biology schools in District of Columbia. Catholic University Of America is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,378. Students borrow a median of $25,771 to complete the general biology program here. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Catholic University Of America generally make around $65,120. Set against $25,771 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Catholic University Of America admits about 83% of applicants.

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Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Gallaudet University earned it the #2 place for general biology. Set in the city of Washington, Gallaudet University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,654. General Biology graduates carry a median of $24,123 in student loans. Early-career general biology graduates make about $44,489. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes George Washington University one of the best values for general biology. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general biology graduates is $24,816. Early-career general biology graduates make about $32,354. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Georgetown University earned it the #4 place for general biology. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,089. General Biology graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $37,196. That is a strong return on a $17,500 median debt. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.

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American University
Washington, DC

American University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general biology schools. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $58,771 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,866 to complete the general biology program here. Early-career general biology graduates make about $33,917. Set against $19,866 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University landed the #6 spot for general biology value this year. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $35,810. Typical student debt for general biology graduates is $26,000. Early-career general biology graduates make about $28,696. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 41% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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