2026 Best Value Biological Biosystems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 28 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh 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 Biosystems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Leading the list is University Of Missouri Columbia, our #1 best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering school in the United States. Located in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Typical Biological Biosystems Engineering student debt is $24,500. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,403. That is a strong return on a $24,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report
Out of the 28 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Auburn University landed the #2 spot. Located in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program debt is $25,747. Auburn University alumni report median earnings of $65,337 a decade after entry. Set against $25,747 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 46%. See the full Auburn University profile
You'll get strong value at University Of Georgia, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. University Of Georgia Biological Biosystems Engineering students take on a median of $25,091 in debt. University Of Georgia alumni report median earnings of $68,726 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants. See the full University Of Georgia profile
A rank of #4 makes Carnegie Mellon University one of the best values in the United States. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program debt is $23,529. Carnegie Mellon University alumni report median earnings of $114,862 a decade after entry. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report
A rank of #5 makes Colorado School Of Mines one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Golden, CO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,914, with out-of-state students paying around $45,824. Graduates carry a median of $24,521 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $97,335. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 61% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Colorado School Of Mines
University Of Arizona placed #6 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Based in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Typical Biological Biosystems Engineering student debt is $21,861. University Of Arizona alumni report median earnings of $59,979 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,861 median debt. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Arizona report
University Of Idaho came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Set in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program debt is $23,844. Median earnings reach $54,670 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,844 median debt. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants. More on University Of Idaho
Utah State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Set in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Utah State University Biological Biosystems Engineering students take on a median of $12,000 in debt. 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. Utah State University has an acceptance rate of 92%. Get the full Utah State University report
University Of Maryland College Park landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Hawaii Pacific University placed #11 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. More on Hawaii Pacific University
Wentworth Institute Of Technology placed #12 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Wentworth Institute Of Technology report
South Dakota State University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. See the full South Dakota State University profile
Oakland University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. See the full Oakland University profile
Northwestern University placed #15 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on Northwestern University
Mississippi State University placed #16 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Mississippi State University profile
Northern Arizona University came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Northern Arizona University report
University Of California San Diego placed #18 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. See the full University Of California San Diego profile
University Of Arkansas ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. More on University Of Arkansas
Princeton University came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Princeton University
University Of California Davis ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Read more about University Of California Davis
Cornell University came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Cornell University
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Florida ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. More on University Of Florida
University Of North Alabama placed #25 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. See the full University Of North Alabama profile
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Biological Biosystems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
University Of California Merced offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. See the full University Of California Merced profile
University Of Colorado Boulder placed #27 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Colorado Boulder
Southwestern Oregon Community College came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Southwestern Oregon Community College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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 28 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).