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2027 Best Value General Biology Schools in New Mexico

7 Colleges in the United States
$17,017 Avg Student Debt
$45,381 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Biology Badge [General Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/general-biology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for general biology students.

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2027 Best Value General Biology Schools in New Mexico

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

Best Value General Biology Schools

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Leading the list is Central New Mexico Community College, our #1 best value for general biology in New Mexico. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,060, compared with $8,684 for out-of-state students. General Biology graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans. Early-career general biology graduates make about $34,751. That is a strong return on a $10,112 median debt.

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Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general biology schools. Set in the town of Portales, Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,074 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,054. General Biology graduates carry a median of $8,632 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus generally make around $49,087. That is a strong return on a $8,632 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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San Juan College
Farmington, NM

San Juan College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general biology schools. Set in the rural area of Farmington, San Juan College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,910, while out-of-state students pay about $5,393. Students borrow a median of $16,150 to complete the general biology program here. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from San Juan College generally make around $41,697. Set against $16,150 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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New Mexico State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general biology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,183, with out-of-state students paying around $25,307. Typical student debt for general biology graduates is $20,312. General Biology graduates of New Mexico State University Main Campus earn a median of $26,533 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,312 median debt. New Mexico State University Main Campus admits about 89% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in general biology will find it at New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Socorro, New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,476, compared with $27,247 for out-of-state students. General Biology graduates carry a median of $18,747 in student loans. Early-career general biology graduates make about $64,561. Set against $18,747 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 44%.

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general biology schools. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,140, compared with $33,060 for out-of-state students. General Biology graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. General Biology graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $30,065 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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University Of The Southwest earned the #7 position for value in general biology this year. University Of The Southwest is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hobbs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,670. Typical student debt for general biology graduates is $26,162. General Biology graduates of University Of The Southwest earn a median of $45,907 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,162 median debt.

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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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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