2026 Best Value Pathology/Experimental Pathology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

For return on investment in pathology/experimental pathology, no school beat Johns Hopkins University this year. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Pathology/experimental Pathology graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Pathology/experimental Pathology graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $84,850 early in their careers. Set against $13,426 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.

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Columbia University In The City Of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value pathology/experimental pathology schools. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete the pathology/experimental pathology program here. Pathology/experimental Pathology graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

A rank of #3 makes University At Buffalo one of the best values for pathology/experimental pathology. University At Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. In-state tuition and fees average $10,936, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. Pathology/experimental Pathology graduates carry a median of $23,900 in student loans. Early-career pathology/experimental pathology graduates make about $29,123. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University At Buffalo admits about 74% of applicants.

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University Of Rochester
Rochester, NY

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Rochester earned it the #4 place for pathology/experimental pathology. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,080. Pathology/experimental Pathology graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Pathology/experimental Pathology graduates of University Of Rochester earn a median of $60,865 early in their careers. Set against $21,517 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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New York University
New York, NY

Students looking for strong value in pathology/experimental pathology will find it at New York University, which ranked #5. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Pathology/experimental Pathology graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Early-career pathology/experimental pathology graduates make about $64,516. That is a strong return on a $21,897 median debt. The acceptance rate is 9%.