by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for anatomy students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the anatomy degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in anatomy, no school beat Creighton University this year. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $48,856. Typical student debt for anatomy graduates is $25,831. Early-career anatomy graduates make about $64,369. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.