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. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong biology education education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 8 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.
Leading the list is Saint Cloud State University, our #1 best value for biology education in Minnesota. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. In-state tuition and fees average $10,245. Students borrow a median of $30,795 to complete the biology education program here. Early-career biology education graduates make about $43,279. Set against $30,795 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
Southwest Minnesota State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value biology education schools. Set in the town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,361. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete the biology education program here. Biology Education graduates of Southwest Minnesota State University earn a median of $48,109 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,000 median debt. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Metropolitan State University earned it the #3 place for biology education. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,840. Biology Education graduates carry a median of $27,984 in student loans. Early-career biology education graduates make about $54,195. Set against $27,984 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Metropolitan State University admits about 99% of applicants.
Winona State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biology education, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,576, while out-of-state students pay about $17,308. Students borrow a median of $26,762 to complete the biology education program here. Soon after graduation, biology education degree recipients from Winona State University generally make around $44,002. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Winona State University admits about 76% of applicants.
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biology education, landing the #5 spot this year. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Students from in state pay about $10,428 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biology education graduates is $29,750. Early-career biology education graduates make about $44,850. That is a strong return on a $29,750 median debt. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.
Minnesota State University Mankato earned the #6 position for value in biology education this year. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,082 to complete the biology education program here. Biology Education graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $53,463 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants.
Hamline University earned the #7 position for value in biology education this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,004. Typical student debt for biology education graduates is $25,530. Biology Education graduates of Hamline University earn a median of $48,679 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
The College Of Saint Scholastica placed #8 among the best values for biology education. Located in the city of Duluth, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,778. Biology Education graduates carry a median of $26,755 in student loans. Early-career biology education graduates make about $60,431. That is a strong return on a $26,755 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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