2026 Best Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology Schools
Looking for the best Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 776 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center tops our 2026 ranking of the best Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology programs schools in the United States. Based in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,214, with out-of-state students paying around $22,514. Students borrow a median of $24,889 to complete their Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program here. More on Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
The strong Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology programs at Princeton University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in Princeton, NJ, Princeton University is a private not-for-profit institution. Princeton University graduates 98% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $62,688. Typical Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology student debt is $10,888. Read more about Princeton University
Bowdoin College came in at #3 on this year's Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology ranking in the United States. Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit school based in Brunswick, ME. About 95% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,832. Typical Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology student debt is $20,658. Read the full report on Bowdoin College
Stanford University came in at #4 on this year's Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Stanford, CA. About 92% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,910. Stanford University Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology students take on a median of $10,492 in debt. More on Stanford University
Harvard University came in at #5 on this year's Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,676. Harvard University Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. Get the full Harvard University report
Lehigh University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $64,980. Lehigh University Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology students take on a median of $20,710 in debt. Get the full Lehigh University report
Dartmouth College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Set in Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. Dartmouth College posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Students from in state pay about $68,019 in tuition and fees. Dartmouth College Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology students take on a median of $16,989 in debt. See the full Dartmouth College profile
Bates College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Lewiston, ME, Bates College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,590. Bates College Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology students take on a median of $12,226 in debt. More on Bates College
Brown University placed #9 among Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Providence, RI. Brown University graduates 96% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,312. Brown University Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology students take on a median of $12,787 in debt. Get the full Brown University report
Bucknell University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools. Located in Lewisburg, PA, Bucknell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Bucknell University graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,812. Typical Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology student debt is $25,951. More on Bucknell University
Lafayette College placed #11 among Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Easton, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,648. Lafayette College Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology students take on a median of $16,931 in debt. Read more about Lafayette College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit school based in Troy, NY. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,078. Typical Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology student debt is $24,975. Read the full report on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Colgate University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Based in Hamilton, NY, Colgate University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,306. Graduates carry a median of $15,350 in student loans. Read the full report on Colgate University
University Of California Berkeley ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools. This public school is set in Berkeley, CA. University Of California Berkeley posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. The median Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program debt is $14,238. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report
University Of Pennsylvania landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Based in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,686. The median Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program debt is $16,155. More on University Of Pennsylvania
Saint Johns University placed #16 among Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Collegeville, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $55,816. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Saint Johns University profile
Georgetown University placed #17 among Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools in the United States. Based in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete their Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program here. Read the full report on Georgetown University
Purdue University Main Campus placed #18 among Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools in the United States. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school based in West Lafayette, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Students borrow a median of $18,540 to complete their Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program here. More on Purdue University Main Campus
Santa Clara University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Set in Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $61,293 in tuition and fees. Typical Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology student debt is $20,144. Get the full Santa Clara University report
Swarthmore College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Swarthmore College is a private not-for-profit school based in Swarthmore, PA. Swarthmore College graduates 92% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,494. Typical Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology student debt is $19,500. See the full Swarthmore College profile
Hamilton College landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Based in Clinton, NY, Hamilton College is a private not-for-profit institution. Hamilton College posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,960. Graduates carry a median of $16,131 in student loans. Read the full report on Hamilton College
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #22 among Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools in the United States. Based in Eau Claire, WI, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,642, compared with $19,228 for out-of-state students. Typical Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology student debt is $22,574. More on University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Students borrow a median of $20,948 to complete their Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program here. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
University Of St Thomas Minnesota did well this year, earning the #24 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. About 77% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $54,398. Students borrow a median of $24,226 to complete their Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program here. Get the full University Of St Thomas Minnesota report
University Of Kansas landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Lawrence, KS. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. Students borrow a median of $18,004 to complete their Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program here. Read more about University Of Kansas
Rest of the Top 50 Best Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse did well this year, earning the #26 position. This public school is set in La Crosse, WI. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. Graduates carry a median of $21,373 in student loans. More on University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
Worcester Polytechnic Institute did well this year, earning the #27 position. Based in Worcester, MA, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates 90% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $60,765. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program here. See the full Worcester Polytechnic Institute profile
Depauw University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools. Based in Greencastle, IN, Depauw University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $59,070. Graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Read the full report on Depauw University
Northeastern University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Located in Boston, MA, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northeastern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $66,162. Graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about Northeastern University
Vassar College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools. Based in Poughkeepsie, NY, Vassar College is a private not-for-profit institution. Vassar College posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. Students from in state pay about $71,030 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $18,486 in student loans. Read more about Vassar College
Desales University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Center Valley, PA. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $46,800. Graduates carry a median of $27,524 in student loans. Read the full report on Desales University
Hampden Sydney College placed #32 among Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools in the United States. Based in Hampden-Sydney, VA, Hampden Sydney College is a private not-for-profit institution. Hampden Sydney College graduates 62% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $54,550 in tuition and fees. Typical Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology student debt is $26,494. Read more about Hampden Sydney College
Boston University did well this year, earning the #33 position. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. Boston University posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. The median Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program debt is $26,000. See the full Boston University profile
Southern Methodist University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,040. The median Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program debt is $20,712. Read the full report on Southern Methodist University
Ursinus College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Collegeville, PA. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $61,061 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full Ursinus College report
Gettysburg College placed #36 among Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Gettysburg, PA. Gettysburg College graduates 82% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,640. Students borrow a median of $26,309 to complete their Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program here. See the full Gettysburg College profile
Cornell University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit school based in Ithaca, NY. Cornell University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. In-state tuition and fees run about $69,314. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete their Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program here. Read the full report on Cornell University
College Of Saint Benedict placed #38 among Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools in the United States. College Of Saint Benedict is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Joseph, MN. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,756. Students borrow a median of $23,307 to complete their Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program here. More on College Of Saint Benedict
University Of California Davis did well this year, earning the #39 position. Based in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,804, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. University Of California Davis Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology students take on a median of $11,208 in debt. Get the full University Of California Davis report
Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus placed #40 among Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools in the United States. Set in Atlanta, GA, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public institution. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates 94% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,058 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,484. Typical Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology student debt is $22,250. Read more about Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus
University Of Delaware placed #41 among Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools in the United States. Based in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. University Of Delaware posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Typical Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology student debt is $25,334. See the full University Of Delaware profile
University Of Northern Iowa came in at #42 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Cedar Falls, IA. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,936, while out-of-state students pay about $21,712. Typical Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology student debt is $22,635. See the full University Of Northern Iowa profile
Tufts University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools. Based in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. Graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. Read the full report on Tufts University
Cornell College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Based in Mount Vernon, IA, Cornell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Cornell College graduates 62% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $52,660 in tuition and fees. Cornell College Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read more about Cornell College
Union College New York landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Union College New York is a private not-for-profit school based in Schenectady, NY. Union College New York graduates 80% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,039. Typical Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology student debt is $25,869. Get the full Union College New York report
Ohio Northern University came in at #46 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ada, OH. Ohio Northern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. Students from in state pay about $39,600 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,661 to complete their Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program here. See the full Ohio Northern University profile
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo did well this year, earning the #47 position. This public school is set in San Luis Obispo, CA. About 86% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,161, compared with $33,230 for out-of-state students. The median Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program debt is $17,500. Get the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo report
Southwestern University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Southwestern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Georgetown, TX. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,613. The median Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology program debt is $24,975. More on Southwestern University
North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #49 among Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools in the United States. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public school based in Raleigh, NC. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. North Carolina State University At Raleigh Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology students take on a median of $23,028 in debt. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Trinity College placed #50 among Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology schools in the United States. Located in Hartford, CT, Trinity College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,770. Graduates carry a median of $23,667 in student loans. See the full Trinity College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 776 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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