2026 Best Value Biotechnology Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Biotechnology certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 246 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Biotechnology Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the best-value Biotechnology school in the United States. Ivy Tech Community College is a public school based in Indianapolis, IN. Students from in state pay about $5,154 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Typical Biotechnology student debt is $11,889. Median earnings reach $37,186 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $11,889 median debt. More on Ivy Tech Community College
Out of the 246 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point landed the #2 spot. Based in Stevens Point, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. Students borrow a median of $24,161 to complete their Biotechnology program here. Median earnings reach $52,021 ten years out. Set against $24,161 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point profile
A rank of #3 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the best values in the United States. Set in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $68,758 ten years out. Set against $22,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants. More on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida State College At Jacksonville earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Jacksonville, FL, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,657, while out-of-state students pay about $9,631. The median Biotechnology program debt is $19,139. Median earnings reach $42,244 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $19,139 median debt. See the full Florida State College At Jacksonville profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of North Florida earned it the #5 place in the United States. Set in Jacksonville, FL, University Of North Florida is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,964 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,407. Graduates carry a median of $18,523 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,343 ten years after entry. Set against $18,523 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Florida has an acceptance rate of 53%. More on University Of North Florida
Missouri University Of Science And Technology landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Rolla, MO, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,984, with out-of-state students paying around $33,248. Students borrow a median of $25,187 to complete their Biotechnology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $82,957 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,187 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Missouri University Of Science And Technology
Ball State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biotechnology schools. Based in Muncie, IN, Ball State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,082, compared with $29,630 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,518 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,833. Set against $24,518 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Ball State University
University Of Massachusetts Amherst offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public school based in Amherst, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,234 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $71,631. Set against $25,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Dixie State College Of Utah came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Saint George, UT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,306, compared with $18,246 for out-of-state students. Typical Biotechnology student debt is $18,666. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,570. Set against $18,666 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Dixie State College Of Utah profile
Framingham State University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Read the full report on Framingham State University
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Kean University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. See the full Kean University profile
West Virginia State University placed #12 among the best-value Biotechnology schools in the United States. Get the full West Virginia State University report
University Of New Hampshire At Manchester came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of New Hampshire At Manchester profile
California State Polytechnic University Pomona came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Read more about California State Polytechnic University Pomona
University Of Idaho landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Idaho profile
Montgomery County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. More on Montgomery County Community College
Raritan Valley Community College placed #17 among the best-value Biotechnology schools in the United States. Get the full Raritan Valley Community College report
University Of Arizona ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biotechnology schools. Read the full report on University Of Arizona
Worcester State University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Worcester State University
University Of Alabama At Birmingham placed #20 among the best-value Biotechnology schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Alabama At Birmingham report
Kent State University At Kent came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Kent State University At Kent
Rutgers University New Brunswick offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Read more about Rutgers University New Brunswick
Burlington County College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. More on Burlington County College
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #24 among the best-value Biotechnology schools in the United States. Get the full Minnesota State University Mankato report
New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. See the full New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Biotechnology Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Quinsigamond Community College placed #26 among the best-value Biotechnology schools in the United States. More on Quinsigamond Community College
Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Seminole State College Of Florida profile
Stark State College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Stark State College
Wilmington University came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Wilmington University
Hillsborough Community College landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Hillsborough Community College
University Of California Santa Cruz came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of California Santa Cruz
Northern State University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Northern State University
University Of Kentucky landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Kentucky
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biotechnology schools. Read more about East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania
Stephen F Austin State University placed #35 among the best-value Biotechnology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Stephen F Austin State University
Cuny Kingsborough Community College came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. See the full Cuny Kingsborough Community College profile
Mount Marty College offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Read the full report on Mount Marty College
North Central State College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. More on North Central State College
Cuny Hunter College came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. More on Cuny Hunter College
Tulsa Community College placed #40 among the best-value Biotechnology schools in the United States. Get the full Tulsa Community College report
Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry placed #41 among the best-value Biotechnology schools in the United States. Get the full Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry report
Universidad Del Este ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biotechnology schools. More on Universidad Del Este
Central Arizona College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. More on Central Arizona College
Clarkson University landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Clarkson University profile
Grand View University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biotechnology schools. Get the full Grand View University report
Durham Technical Community College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Durham Technical Community College report
William Paterson University Of New Jersey ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biotechnology schools. More on William Paterson University Of New Jersey
Mount St Marys University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Mount St Marys University
Morehouse School Of Medicine ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biotechnology schools. Get the full Morehouse School Of Medicine report
University Of Rochester offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Get the full University Of Rochester report
Related Biotechnology Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Biotechnology Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Biotechnology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Biotechnology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Biotechnology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Biotechnology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 246 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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