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2026 Best Value Biological Biosystems Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools

2026 Best Value Biological Biosystems Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools

Looking for the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering doctoral degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 28 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, Grad Degree analyzed 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 Biological Biosystems Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States

Here are the top-ranked schools for value:

University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,525 to complete their Biological Biosystems Engineering program here. Median earnings reach $56,887 ten years out. Set against $21,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln

You'll get strong value at University Of Missouri Columbia, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. University Of Missouri Columbia Biological Biosystems Engineering students take on a median of $24,500 in debt. Median earnings reach $63,403 ten years out. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Missouri Columbia

A rank of #4 makes Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College one of the best values in the United States. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program debt is $21,348. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College alumni report median earnings of $61,251 a decade after entry. Set against $21,348 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

#5

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering ranking in the United States. Auburn University is a public school based in Auburn, AL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program debt is $25,747. Median earnings reach $65,337 ten years out. Set against $25,747 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Auburn University

#6

University Of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University Of Arizona ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Based in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Typical Biological Biosystems Engineering student debt is $21,861. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,979 ten years after entry. Set against $21,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Arizona

#7

University Of Idaho

Moscow, ID

University Of Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Moscow, ID. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. University Of Idaho Biological Biosystems Engineering students take on a median of $23,844 in debt. Median earnings reach $54,670 ten years out. Set against $23,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Idaho report

Utah State University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program 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. The acceptance rate is 92%. Read more about Utah State University

Mississippi State University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Read the full report on Mississippi State University

Northern Arizona University placed #9 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on Northern Arizona University

University Of California Merced landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of California Merced

Princeton University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Read the full report on Princeton University

University Of Florida ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Read more about University Of Florida

University Of North Alabama placed #13 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. More on University Of North Alabama

Hawaii Pacific University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Hawaii Pacific University

University Of Colorado Boulder placed #15 among the best-value Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. More on University Of Colorado Boulder

South Dakota State University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Read more about South Dakota State University

Southwestern Oregon Community College landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Southwestern Oregon Community College

University Of Georgia landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Georgia report

Northwestern University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. More on Northwestern University

University Of Maryland College Park came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Maryland College Park

Colorado School Of Mines landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Colorado School Of Mines report

University Of California Davis offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. See the full University Of California Davis profile

Cornell University landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Cornell University

Oakland University came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. See the full Oakland University profile

Carnegie Mellon University offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. More on Carnegie Mellon University

Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Biological Biosystems Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States

Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:

Wentworth Institute Of Technology landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Wentworth Institute Of Technology profile

University Of California San Diego offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. More on University Of California San Diego

University Of Arkansas came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Arkansas report

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

These rankings are produced by Grad Degree (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 28 ranked schools only.

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