2026 Best Value Biological Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Biological Biomedical Sciences master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 1903 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 build 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 Biological Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
For return on investment, no school beat Worcester State University this year in the United States. Based in Worcester, MA, Worcester State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,786, while out-of-state students pay about $17,866. Students borrow a median of $23,311 to complete their Biological Biomedical Sciences program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $60,624. That is a strong return on a $23,311 median debt. Worcester State University has an acceptance rate of 88%. Get the full Worcester State University report
Out of the 1903 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Fitchburg State University landed the #2 spot. Set in Fitchburg, MA, Fitchburg State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,346, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Typical Biological Biomedical Sciences student debt is $27,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,874. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. More on Fitchburg State University
Arizona State University Skysong came in at #3 on this year's best-value Biological Biomedical Sciences ranking in the United States. Set in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,627 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $13,925. Students borrow a median of $20,288 to complete their Biological Biomedical Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $62,668 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,288 median debt. Arizona State University Skysong has an acceptance rate of 67%. Get the full Arizona State University Skysong report
Out of the 1903 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Hood College landed the #4 spot. Located in Frederick, MD, Hood College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $47,700. Typical Biological Biomedical Sciences student debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,089 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Hood College has an acceptance rate of 78%. See the full Hood College profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Minnesota State University Mankato earned it the #5 place in the United States. This public school is set in Mankato, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Biological Biomedical Sciences program here. Minnesota State University Mankato alumni report median earnings of $56,922 a decade after entry. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants. See the full Minnesota State University Mankato profile
University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Based in Mayaguez, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,274. Students borrow a median of $8,369 to complete their Biological Biomedical Sciences program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,992 ten years after entry. Set against $8,369 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez profile
Charleston Southern University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Charleston Southern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Charleston, SC. In-state tuition and fees run about $32,520. Students borrow a median of $28,979 to complete their Biological Biomedical Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $45,898 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Charleston Southern University has an acceptance rate of 96%. Read the full report on Charleston Southern University
Northwest Missouri State University landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Northwest Missouri State University is a public school based in Maryville, MO. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,611, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. The median Biological Biomedical Sciences program debt is $26,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,885. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%. See the full Northwest Missouri State University profile
Brigham Young University Provo ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biomedical Sciences schools. Based in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Graduates carry a median of $12,032 in student loans. Median earnings reach $75,790 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Provo
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bayamon, PR. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,780. The median Biological Biomedical Sciences program debt is $8,250. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon alumni report median earnings of $29,936 a decade after entry. Set against $8,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon has an acceptance rate of 40%. Read more about Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon
West Texas A And M University landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Canyon, TX. Students from in state pay about $9,101 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,996 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,578 to complete their Biological Biomedical Sciences program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,741. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on West Texas A And M University
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. Students from in state pay about $10,214 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,514. The median Biological Biomedical Sciences program debt is $24,889. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center alumni report median earnings of $92,348 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center report
Youngstown State University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Youngstown State University is a public school based in Youngstown, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,926, compared with $10,286 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete their Biological Biomedical Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $41,544 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Youngstown State University has an acceptance rate of 84%. Read more about Youngstown State University
Northern Illinois University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biomedical Sciences schools. This public school is set in Dekalb, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,060. Northern Illinois University Biological Biomedical Sciences students take on a median of $23,630 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,808. Set against $23,630 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Northern Illinois University report
Bemidji State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biomedical Sciences schools. Set in Bemidji, MN, Bemidji State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,237 in tuition and fees. Bemidji State University Biological Biomedical Sciences students take on a median of $28,541 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,755 ten years after entry. Set against $28,541 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 56%. Read more about Bemidji State University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Located in Edwardsville, IL, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,092 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,396 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,346. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Illinois State University landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Normal, IL. Students from in state pay about $14,410 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $26,058. Students borrow a median of $22,717 to complete their Biological Biomedical Sciences program here. Illinois State University alumni report median earnings of $62,117 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%. See the full Illinois State University profile
University Of Maryland University College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biomedical Sciences schools. Based in Adelphi, MD, University Of Maryland University College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,136 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,336. The median Biological Biomedical Sciences program debt is $23,276. University Of Maryland University College alumni report median earnings of $65,287 a decade after entry. Set against $23,276 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full University Of Maryland University College profile
Fort Hays State University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Fort Hays State University is a public school based in Hays, KS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,923, with out-of-state students paying around $17,741. Typical Biological Biomedical Sciences student debt is $22,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,928. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Fort Hays State University has an acceptance rate of 90%. Read the full report on Fort Hays State University
Midwestern State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biomedical Sciences schools. Midwestern State University is a public school based in Wichita Falls, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,950, compared with $11,770 for out-of-state students. Midwestern State University Biological Biomedical Sciences students take on a median of $22,377 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,747. That is a strong return on a $22,377 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted. See the full Midwestern State University profile
North Dakota State University Main Campus ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biomedical Sciences schools. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,950 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,203 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. More on North Dakota State University Main Campus
California State University Channel Islands landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Camarillo, CA, California State University Channel Islands is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,159 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,759. California State University Channel Islands Biological Biomedical Sciences students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. Median earnings reach $62,152 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. More on California State University Channel Islands
Mount St Marys University came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Set in Emmitsburg, MD, Mount St Marys University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,630. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Biological Biomedical Sciences program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $64,072 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Mount St Marys University
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Portales, NM, Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,074, compared with $9,054 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $8,632 in student loans. Median earnings reach $38,550 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $8,632 median debt. Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 92%. See the full Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus profile
Eastern Virginia Medical School came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Norfolk, VA. Read more about Eastern Virginia Medical School
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Biological Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Point Loma Nazarene University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biomedical Sciences schools. Based in San Diego, CA, Point Loma Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $46,250. The median Biological Biomedical Sciences program debt is $26,927. Median earnings reach $63,998 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%. See the full Point Loma Nazarene University profile
Saint Cloud State University offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Based in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,245. Saint Cloud State University Biological Biomedical Sciences students take on a median of $26,445 in debt. Median earnings reach $55,813 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,445 median debt. Saint Cloud State University has an acceptance rate of 95%. See the full Saint Cloud State University profile
Purdue University Northwest offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Based in Hammond, IN, Purdue University Northwest is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,357, while out-of-state students pay about $15,504. Graduates carry a median of $24,750 in student loans. Median earnings reach $48,318 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,750 median debt. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Purdue University Northwest profile
University Of Scranton ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biomedical Sciences schools. Set in Scranton, PA, University Of Scranton is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,777. The median Biological Biomedical Sciences program debt is $27,000. University Of Scranton alumni report median earnings of $74,652 a decade after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%. More on University Of Scranton
San Jose State University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in San Jose, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,410, with out-of-state students paying around $21,010. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $78,988. The acceptance rate is 85%. Read the full report on San Jose State University
Dominican University Of California offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Rafael, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,161. The median Biological Biomedical Sciences program debt is $27,000. Dominican University Of California alumni report median earnings of $84,713 a decade after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Dominican University Of California has an acceptance rate of 84%. More on Dominican University Of California
Salisbury University came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Salisbury, MD. In-state tuition and fees average $11,084, compared with $22,174 for out-of-state students. The median Biological Biomedical Sciences program debt is $23,250. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,515 ten years after entry. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Salisbury University has an acceptance rate of 88%. See the full Salisbury University profile
University Of Nebraska At Kearney landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Kearney, NE. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,564, compared with $16,484 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,105. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. University Of Nebraska At Kearney admits about 90% of applicants. See the full University Of Nebraska At Kearney profile
Western Illinois University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. This public school is set in Macomb, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,572. Western Illinois University Biological Biomedical Sciences students take on a median of $27,585 in debt. Western Illinois University alumni report median earnings of $54,163 a decade after entry. Set against $27,585 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Western Illinois University report
University Of New Haven came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in West Haven, CT. In-state tuition and fees average $47,332. The median Biological Biomedical Sciences program debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,126 ten years after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New Haven admits about 60% of applicants. Read more about University Of New Haven
Delaware State University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Dover, DE. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,670, compared with $20,634 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $49,307 ten years out. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Delaware State University has an acceptance rate of 47%. More on Delaware State University
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in La Crosse, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,070, with out-of-state students paying around $19,517. The median Biological Biomedical Sciences program debt is $23,222. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,378. That is a strong return on a $23,222 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
University Of South Dakota landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Vermillion, SD, University Of South Dakota is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,432, compared with $12,942 for out-of-state students. University Of South Dakota Biological Biomedical Sciences students take on a median of $23,250 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,926. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of South Dakota
Wichita State University offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. This public school is set in Wichita, KS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,684, compared with $19,869 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,588 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,532 ten years after entry. Set against $20,588 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted. See the full Wichita State University profile
Concordia University Wisconsin ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biomedical Sciences schools. Located in Mequon, WI, Concordia University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,470 in tuition and fees. Typical Biological Biomedical Sciences student debt is $26,977. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,075. That is a strong return on a $26,977 median debt. Concordia University Wisconsin has an acceptance rate of 78%. Get the full Concordia University Wisconsin report
Lehigh University came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Based in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,980. The median Biological Biomedical Sciences program debt is $21,202. Median earnings reach $105,584 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lehigh University admits about 26% of applicants. More on Lehigh University
Carroll University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biomedical Sciences schools. Set in Waukesha, WI, Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,890. Typical Biological Biomedical Sciences student debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,009 ten years after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Carroll University has an acceptance rate of 67%. Get the full Carroll University report
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania placed #42 among the best-value Biological Biomedical Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Shippensburg, PA. Students from in state pay about $13,570 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,824. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania alumni report median earnings of $56,351 a decade after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 86%. Get the full Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania report
Montclair State University landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,912 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. Graduates carry a median of $26,962 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,415. Set against $26,962 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Montclair State University admits about 88% of applicants. Read the full report on Montclair State University
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public school based in West Chester, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,775, with out-of-state students paying around $22,599. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,258 ten years after entry. The acceptance rate is 78%. Read the full report on West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
John Carroll University offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in University Heights, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,500. The median Biological Biomedical Sciences program debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,860 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted. Get the full John Carroll University report
San Francisco State University came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Located in San Francisco, CA, San Francisco State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,846, while out-of-state students pay about $20,446. San Francisco State University Biological Biomedical Sciences students take on a median of $17,876 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $68,077. That is a strong return on a $17,876 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. More on San Francisco State University
South Dakota State University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Brookings, SD, South Dakota State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,070. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. South Dakota State University has an acceptance rate of 98%. Read the full report on South Dakota State University
The College Of Saint Scholastica landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. The College Of Saint Scholastica is a private not-for-profit school based in Duluth, MN. Students from in state pay about $41,778 in tuition and fees. The College Of Saint Scholastica Biological Biomedical Sciences students take on a median of $24,279 in debt. Median earnings reach $65,934 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%. More on The College Of Saint Scholastica
The University Of Tampa offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Set in Tampa, FL, The University Of Tampa is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,408. The University Of Tampa Biological Biomedical Sciences students take on a median of $26,686 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,436 ten years after entry. Set against $26,686 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on The University Of Tampa
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1903 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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