by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biology Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/biology-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biology education students.
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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.
Mayville State University tops our 2027 list of the best value biology education schools in North Dakota. Mayville State University is a small public school located in the rural area of Mayville. In-state tuition and fees average $7,979, with out-of-state students paying around $11,237. Biology Education graduates carry a median of $27,464 in student loans. Early-career biology education graduates make about $47,650. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in biology education will find it at Valley City State University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Valley City, Valley City State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,580, while out-of-state students pay about $13,544. Students borrow a median of $24,394 to complete the biology education program here. Soon after graduation, biology education degree recipients from Valley City State University generally make around $51,170. That is a strong return on a $24,394 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Students looking for strong value in biology education will find it at Minot State University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Minot, Minot State University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,702. Biology Education graduates carry a median of $28,324 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biology education degree recipients from Minot State University generally make around $44,973. That is a strong return on a $28,324 median debt. The acceptance rate is 65%.
Dickinson State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biology education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Dickinson, Dickinson State University is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,118. Biology Education graduates carry a median of $27,266 in student loans. Early-career biology education graduates make about $51,049. Set against $27,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 37%.
North Dakota State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biology education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,910 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for biology education graduates is $25,485. Early-career biology education graduates make about $46,970. Set against $25,485 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. North Dakota State University Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants.
University Of Mary placed #6 among the best values for biology education. Located in the rural area of Bismarck, University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $22,356. Students borrow a median of $27,399 to complete the biology education program here. Biology Education graduates of University Of Mary earn a median of $43,299 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Jamestown College placed #7 among the best values for biology education. Located in the town of Jamestown, Jamestown College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $24,990. Biology Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biology education degree recipients from Jamestown College generally make around $59,681. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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