by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/other-biological-biomedical-sciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biological & biomedical sciences (other) students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the biological & biomedical sciences (other) degrees they offer, see the list below.
California State University Bakersfield tops our 2027 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences (other) schools in the United States. Set in the city of Bakersfield, California State University Bakersfield is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,087 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,687. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,009. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Saginaw Valley State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biological & biomedical sciences (other), 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, while out-of-state students pay about $30,450. Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) graduates carry a median of $28,091 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences (other) degree recipients from Saginaw Valley State University generally make around $50,012. That is a strong return on a $28,091 median debt. 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 biological & biomedical sciences (other) schools. University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Bayamon. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,284. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences (other) graduates is $5,500. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences (other) graduates make about $11,062. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon admits about 35% of applicants.
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biological & biomedical sciences (other), landing the #4 spot this year. 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. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences (other) graduates is $21,350. Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $30,178 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,350 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.
University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biological & biomedical sciences (other), landing the #5 spot this year. 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. Students borrow a median of $6,250 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences (other) program here. Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) graduates of University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla earn a median of $11,978 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Indiana University Bloomington landed the #6 spot for biological & biomedical sciences (other) value this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) graduates carry a median of $22,843 in student loans. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences (other) graduates make about $38,251. That is a strong return on a $22,843 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Rogers State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences (other) schools. Located in the town of Claremore, Rogers State University is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,750, with out-of-state students paying around $16,410. Students borrow a median of $22,936 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences (other) program here. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences (other) graduates make about $45,644. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Lehigh Valley landed the #8 spot for biological & biomedical sciences (other) value this year. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Lehigh Valley is a small public school located in the suburb of Center Valley. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,208, while out-of-state students pay about $25,392. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences (other) program here. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences (other) graduates make about $35,324. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Pennsylvania State University World Campus landed the #9 spot for biological & biomedical sciences (other) value this year. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,356. Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences (other) graduates make about $35,324. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pennsylvania State University World Campus admits about 91% of applicants.
University Of Maryland University College came in at #10 for value in biological & biomedical sciences (other) this year. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,136, compared with $12,336 for out-of-state students. Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) graduates carry a median of $23,276 in student loans. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences (other) graduates make about $65,890. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Dakota State University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences (other) schools. Set in the town of Madison, Dakota State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,654, while out-of-state students pay about $12,756. Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) graduates carry a median of $28,724 in student loans. Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 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. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg placed #12 among the best values for biological & biomedical sciences (other). Set in the suburb of Middletown, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,972, with out-of-state students paying around $26,958. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences (other) program here. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences (other) degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg generally make around $35,324. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg admits about 98% of applicants.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #13 for value in biological & biomedical sciences (other) this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences (other) graduates is $18,136. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences (other) graduates make about $58,659. That is a strong return on a $18,136 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Cornell University landed the #14 spot for biological & biomedical sciences (other) value this year. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) graduates carry a median of $13,465 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences (other) degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $38,841. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 9%.
Springfield College earned the #15 position for value in biological & biomedical sciences (other) this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,974. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences (other) graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences (other) degree recipients from Springfield College generally make around $49,880. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #16 among the best values for biological & biomedical sciences (other). Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,644, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences (other) program here. Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $35,324 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.
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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.
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