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[Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/other-biological-biomedical-sciences/biological-and-biomedical-sciences-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools to find the best return on investment for other biological & biomedical sciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other biological & biomedical sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
California State University Bakersfield tops our 2027 list of the best value other biological & biomedical sciences schools in the United States. California State University Bakersfield is a large public school located in the city of Bakersfield. Students from in state pay about $8,087 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,687 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,009 ten years after entry. California State University Bakersfield admits about 94% of applicants.
Saginaw Valley State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other biological & biomedical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,930, compared with $30,450 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $28,091. Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Saginaw Valley State University earn a median of $50,012 early in their careers. Set against $28,091 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saginaw Valley State University admits about 72% of applicants.
University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the city of Bayamon, University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,284 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the other biological & biomedical sciences program here. Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon earn a median of $11,062 early in their careers. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon admits about 35% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earned it the #4 place for other biological & biomedical sciences. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. Students from in state pay about $18,267 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. Students borrow a median of $21,350 to complete the other biological & biomedical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, other biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign generally make around $30,178. Set against $21,350 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in other biological & biomedical sciences will find it at University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Aguadilla, University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,924 in tuition and fees. Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $6,250 in student loans. Early-career other biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $11,978. That is a strong return on a $6,250 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #6 for value in other biological & biomedical sciences this year. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $22,843. Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $38,251 early in their careers. Set against $22,843 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.
Rogers State University came in at #7 for value in other biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the town of Claremore, Rogers State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,750, compared with $16,410 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $22,936. Early-career other biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $45,644. Set against $22,936 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Lehigh Valley earned the #8 position for value in other biological & biomedical sciences this year. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Lehigh Valley is a small public school located in the suburb of Center Valley. Students from in state pay about $15,208 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,392. Typical student debt for other biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $26,000. Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Pennsylvania State University Penn State Lehigh Valley earn a median of $35,324 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Pennsylvania State University World Campus placed #9 among the best values for other biological & biomedical sciences. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. In-state tuition and fees average $15,356. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the other biological & biomedical sciences program here. Early-career other biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $35,324. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of Maryland University College came in at #10 for value in other biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,136, with out-of-state students paying around $12,336. Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,276 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College generally make around $65,890. That is a strong return on a $23,276 median debt.
Dakota State University earned the #11 position for value in other biological & biomedical sciences this year. Dakota State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Madison. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,654, compared with $12,756 for out-of-state students. Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $28,724 in student loans. Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Dakota State University earn a median of $51,970 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Dakota State University admits about 88% of applicants.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg placed #12 among the best values for other biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the suburb of Middletown, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,972, with out-of-state students paying around $26,958. Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career other biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $35,324. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 98%.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #13 among the best values for other biological & biomedical sciences. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Typical student debt for other biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $18,136. Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Cornell University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value other biological & biomedical sciences schools. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,314. Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $13,465 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $38,841. Set against $13,465 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.
Springfield College came in at #15 for value in other biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,974 in tuition and fees. Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Springfield College generally make around $49,880. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Springfield College admits about 72% of applicants.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value other biological & biomedical sciences schools. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the other biological & biomedical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, other biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $35,324. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, 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.
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