2026 Best Value Biological Biosystems Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools

#1

University Of Nebraska Lincoln

Lincoln, NE

Leading the list is University Of Nebraska Lincoln, our #1 best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering school in the United States. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. University Of Nebraska Lincoln Biological Biosystems Engineering students take on a median of $21,525 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,887. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln

#2

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Oakland University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Rochester Hills, MI, Oakland University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,167 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,735. Students borrow a median of $25,972 to complete their Biological Biosystems Engineering program here. Oakland University alumni report median earnings of $58,612 a decade after entry. Set against $25,972 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Oakland University report

#3

University Of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida came in at #3 on this year's best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering ranking in the United States. University Of Florida is a public school based in Gainesville, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete their Biological Biosystems Engineering program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $71,588 ten years after entry. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 24%. See the full University Of Florida profile

#4

University Of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Out of the 28 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Arkansas landed the #4 spot. Located in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $29,966. Students borrow a median of $24,019 to complete their Biological Biosystems Engineering program here. Median earnings reach $58,191 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,019 median debt. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Arkansas profile

#5

University Of Missouri Columbia

Columbia, MO

A rank of #5 makes University Of Missouri Columbia one of the best values in the United States. University Of Missouri Columbia is a public school based in Columbia, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program debt is $24,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,403. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report

#6

University Of Georgia

Athens, GA

University Of Georgia placed #6 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program debt is $25,091. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,726 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,091 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%. Read more about University Of Georgia

#7

University Of California San Diego

La Jolla, CA

University Of California San Diego placed #7 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Based in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,788 in tuition and fees, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. University Of California San Diego Biological Biosystems Engineering students take on a median of $14,933 in debt. Median earnings reach $84,943 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $14,933 median debt. University Of California San Diego admits about 27% of applicants. More on University Of California San Diego

#8

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University placed #8 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Based in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,747 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $65,337. Set against $25,747 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 46% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Auburn University

#9

University Of Idaho

Moscow, ID

University Of Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. University Of Idaho is a public school based in Moscow, ID. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program debt is $23,844. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,670. That is a strong return on a $23,844 median debt. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Idaho

#10

University Of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University Of Arizona landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Tucson, AZ. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. University Of Arizona Biological Biosystems Engineering students take on a median of $21,861 in debt. Median earnings reach $59,979 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Arizona has an acceptance rate of 86%. Get the full University Of Arizona report

#11

Utah State University

Logan, UT

Utah State University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Typical Biological Biosystems Engineering student debt is $12,000. Utah State University alumni report median earnings of $54,022 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. See the full Utah State University profile

#12

Wentworth Institute Of Technology

Wentworth Institute Of Technology came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Wentworth Institute Of Technology

#13

South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University placed #13 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full South Dakota State University report

#14

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

#15

University Of California Merced

University Of California Merced landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of California Merced profile

#16

Northwestern University

Northwestern University placed #16 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on Northwestern University

#17

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Carnegie Mellon University profile

#18

Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University placed #18 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Hawaii Pacific University profile

#19

University Of Maryland College Park

University Of Maryland College Park placed #19 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Maryland College Park

#20

University Of California Davis

University Of California Davis offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on University Of California Davis

#21

Colorado School Of Mines

Colorado School Of Mines ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. See the full Colorado School Of Mines profile

#22

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Read more about Mississippi State University

#23

Princeton University

Princeton University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Princeton University

#24

University Of North Alabama

University Of North Alabama ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Get the full University Of North Alabama report

#25

Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Read more about Northern Arizona University

#26

University Of Colorado Boulder

University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Read more about University Of Colorado Boulder

#27

Southwestern Oregon Community College

Southwestern Oregon Community College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Get the full Southwestern Oregon Community College report

#28

Cornell University

Cornell University landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Cornell University report