by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biological & Biomedical Sciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 196 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biological & biomedical sciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biological & biomedical sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in biological & biomedical sciences, no school beat Mission College this year. Set in the city of Santa Clara, Mission College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,438 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,500. Students borrow a median of $17,223 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences program here. Median earnings reach $50,936 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $17,223 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in biological & biomedical sciences will find it at Moorpark College, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,426, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $17,075. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
College Of San Mateo came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,332, compared with $11,428 for out-of-state students. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $12,831 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,172 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,831 median debt.
San Diego Mesa College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences schools. San Diego Mesa College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. In-state tuition and fees average $1,146, with out-of-state students paying around $10,002. Students borrow a median of $7,611 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences program here. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $29,852. Set against $7,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in biological & biomedical sciences will find it at San Diego Miramar College, which ranked #5. San Diego Miramar College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,146, while out-of-state students pay about $10,002. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $6,500. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of San Diego Miramar College earn a median of $15,731 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Skyline College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $9,956. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,702 ten years after entry.
Santiago Canyon College landed the #7 spot for biological & biomedical sciences value this year. Set in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,164, with out-of-state students paying around $9,612. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences program here. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Santiago Canyon College earn a median of $34,100 early in their careers. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Long Beach City College landed the #8 spot for biological & biomedical sciences value this year. Set in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,556 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,544. Students borrow a median of $6,000 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences program here. Median earnings reach $38,870 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $6,000 median debt.
Folsom Lake College came in at #9 for value in biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the city of Folsom, Folsom Lake College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,288 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,616. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,568 ten years after entry.
Utah Valley University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences schools. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,660 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences program here. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $38,844. Set against $18,660 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
South Texas College earned the #11 position for value in biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,920 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,620. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $6,602. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from South Texas College generally make around $28,791. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Irvine Valley College landed the #12 spot for biological & biomedical sciences value this year. Set in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,156, compared with $11,860 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $6,672 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,156. Set against $6,672 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Antelope Valley College came in at #13 for value in biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,124, compared with $9,548 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,729 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences program here. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Antelope Valley College earn a median of $50,744 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Ventura College placed #14 among the best values for biological & biomedical sciences. Set in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,426 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Ventura College generally make around $99,778. That is a strong return on a $20,250 median debt.
College Of The Canyons came in at #15 for value in biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,166, with out-of-state students paying around $10,958. Students borrow a median of $9,776 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences program here. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $51,913. That is a strong return on a $9,776 median debt.
Canada College placed #16 among the best values for biological & biomedical sciences. Canada College is a large public school located in the suburb of Redwood City. In-state tuition and fees average $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $11,384. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences program here. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $106,691. That is a strong return on a $15,000 median debt.
Middlesex Community College Bedford earned the #17 position for value in biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,098 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,170 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $11,602. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Middlesex Community College Bedford generally make around $48,427. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Oxnard College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences schools. Oxnard College is a large public school located in the city of Oxnard. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, compared with $9,615 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $41,393 ten years out.
Cypress College placed #19 among the best values for biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,150, with out-of-state students paying around $12,379. Median earnings reach $43,533 ten years out.
West Valley College landed the #20 spot for biological & biomedical sciences value this year. Set in the suburb of Saratoga, West Valley College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $0, with out-of-state students paying around $9,320. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $14,308. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of West Valley College earn a median of $25,378 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,308 median debt.
Pasadena City College placed #21 among the best values for biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,180, while out-of-state students pay about $10,924. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $9,191 in student loans. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $38,841. That is a strong return on a $9,191 median debt.
De Anza College earned the #22 position for value in biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,571 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,596 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,271 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences program here. Median earnings reach $56,596 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $7,271 median debt.
Yuba College placed #23 among the best values for biological & biomedical sciences. Yuba College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Marysville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,128, with out-of-state students paying around $8,208. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $8,729 in student loans. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $89,816. Set against $8,729 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Reedley College landed the #24 spot for biological & biomedical sciences value this year. Located in the town of Reedley, Reedley College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,378, with out-of-state students paying around $8,638. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $6,500 in student loans. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $30,520. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Santa Ana College came in at #25 for value in biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,180, compared with $10,756 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences program here. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of $39,633 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,196 median debt.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s biological & biomedical sciences value ranking:
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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 · 196 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 196 ranked schools only.
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