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2026 Best Value Anatomy Master’s Degree Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
$19,944 Avg Student Debt
$75,924 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Anatomy Master's Degree Badge [Anatomy](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/cell-biology-anatomical-sciences/anatomy/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 47 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for anatomy students.

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2026 Best Value Anatomy Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in anatomy, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Anatomy Schools

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 best value for anatomy in the United States. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete the anatomy program here. Anatomy graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $58,388 early in their careers. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Johns Hopkins University earned it the #2 place for anatomy. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Anatomy graduates carry a median of $10,750 in student loans. Early-career anatomy graduates make about $24,352. That is a strong return on a $10,750 median debt. Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in anatomy will find it at Ohio State University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Anatomy graduates carry a median of $22,053 in student loans. Early-career anatomy graduates make about $58,088. That is a strong return on a $22,053 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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Lincoln Memorial University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in anatomy, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,938. Typical student debt for anatomy graduates is $20,693. Anatomy graduates of Lincoln Memorial University earn a median of $64,307 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lincoln Memorial University admits about 63% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Columbia University In The City Of New York earned it the #5 place for anatomy. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. Typical student debt for anatomy graduates is $23,258. Soon after graduation, anatomy degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. Set against $23,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Colorado Denver ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value anatomy schools. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,383, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,582 to complete the anatomy program here. Soon after graduation, anatomy degree recipients from University Of Colorado Denver generally make around $47,628. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Colorado Denver admits about 75% of applicants.

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Creighton University earned the #7 position for value in anatomy this year. Set in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,856. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete the anatomy program here. Soon after graduation, anatomy degree recipients from Creighton University generally make around $64,369. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Northeast Ohio Medical University placed #8 among the best values for anatomy. Northeast Ohio Medical University is a small public school located in the suburb of Rootstown. Anatomy graduates of Northeast Ohio Medical University earn a median of $76,023 early in their careers.

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University placed #9 among the best values for anatomy. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,758. Anatomy graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, anatomy degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $171,112. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 6%.

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Case Western Reserve University placed #10 among the best values for anatomy. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $66,608. Typical student debt for anatomy graduates is $25,106. Anatomy graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $74,459 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,106 median debt. The acceptance rate is 36%.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana placed #11 among the best values for anatomy. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,678 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for anatomy graduates is $15,500. Soon after graduation, anatomy degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $26,589. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Tulane University Of Louisiana admits about 14% of applicants.

Other Anatomy Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Anatomy rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Anatomy
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 47 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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