by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biology Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/biology-education/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value biology education schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the biology education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Albion College tops our 2027 list of the best value biology education schools in Michigan. Set in the town of Albion, Albion College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,950. Students borrow a median of $26,047 to complete the biology education program here. Biology Education graduates of Albion College earn a median of $40,829 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,047 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ferris State University earned it the #2 place for biology education. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biology education graduates is $29,076. Early-career biology education graduates make about $44,977. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Michigan University earned it the #3 place for biology education. Western Michigan University is a large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Biology Education graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Biology Education graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $48,382 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in biology education will find it at Eastern Michigan University, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biology education graduates is $31,000. Early-career biology education graduates make about $46,732. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Central Michigan University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value biology education schools. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete the biology education program here. Biology Education graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $52,168 early in their careers. Set against $29,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Madonna University earned the #6 position for value in biology education this year. Set in the city of Livonia, Madonna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $28,440. Typical student debt for biology education graduates is $26,896. Soon after graduation, biology education degree recipients from Madonna University generally make around $56,984. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Spring Arbor University came in at #7 for value in biology education this year. Located in the rural area of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $34,014. Typical student debt for biology education graduates is $28,360. Soon after graduation, biology education degree recipients from Spring Arbor University generally make around $53,080. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 52%.
Calvin College landed the #8 spot for biology education value this year. Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,350. Biology Education graduates carry a median of $26,022 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biology education degree recipients from Calvin College generally make around $44,220. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
Adrian College placed #9 among the best values for biology education. Located in the town of Adrian, Adrian College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,684. Students borrow a median of $30,994 to complete the biology education program here. Soon after graduation, biology education degree recipients from Adrian College generally make around $43,444. That is a strong return on a $30,994 median debt. Adrian College admits about 72% of applicants.
Hope College came in at #10 for value in biology education this year. Set in the city of Holland, Hope College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,484. Typical student debt for biology education graduates is $27,000. Biology Education graduates of Hope College earn a median of $39,644 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Concordia University Ann Arbor landed the #11 spot for biology education value this year. Concordia University Ann Arbor is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,410. Biology Education graduates carry a median of $28,500 in student loans. Biology Education graduates of Concordia University Ann Arbor earn a median of $54,043 early in their careers. Set against $28,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.
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