2026 Best Biochemical Engineering Schools
Looking for the best Biochemical Engineering programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 9 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 9 Biochemical Engineering Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Villanova University to be the best Biochemical Engineering school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Villanova, PA. Villanova University posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. In-state tuition and fees average $67,776. Graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. Read the full report on Villanova University
A rank of #2 makes University Of California Berkeley one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Typical Biochemical Engineering student debt is $14,238. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report
Out of the 9 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Colorado Boulder landed the #3 spot. Located in Boulder, CO, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,214, with out-of-state students paying around $42,970. Graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Colorado Boulder
A rank of #4 makes University Of Georgia one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical Biochemical Engineering student debt is $23,689. Get the full University Of Georgia report
Out of the 9 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Christian Brothers University landed the #5 spot. Based in Memphis, TN, Christian Brothers University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,420. Students borrow a median of $32,416 to complete their Biochemical Engineering program here. Get the full Christian Brothers University report
University Of California Davis came in at #6 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of California Davis profile
Community College Of Rhode Island did well this year, earning the #7 position. More on Community College Of Rhode Island
New Jersey Institute Of Technology placed #8 among Biochemical Engineering schools in the United States. See the full New Jersey Institute Of Technology profile
University Of Delaware came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Delaware report
Best Biochemical Engineering Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Biochemical Engineering Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biochemical Engineering Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biochemical Engineering Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Biochemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Biochemical Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biochemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Biochemical Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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 9 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).