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2026 Best Value General Physiology Bachelor’s Degree Schools

21 Colleges in the United States
$21,494 Avg Student Debt
$67,135 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Physiology Bachelor's Degree Badge [General Physiology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/physiology-and-pathology-sciences/physiology-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 87 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general physiology schools.

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2026 Best Value General Physiology Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general physiology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Physiology Schools

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University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Leading the list is University Of Utah, our #1 best value for general physiology in the United States. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Students borrow a median of $20,798 to complete the general physiology program here. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $60,527. Set against $20,798 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Students looking for strong value in general physiology will find it at University Of California Irvine, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,752, with out-of-state students paying around $46,640. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $50,958. That is a strong return on a $16,539 median debt. The acceptance rate is 29%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned it the #3 place for general physiology. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $17,493. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $32,970. That is a strong return on a $17,493 median debt. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wyoming earned it the #4 place for general physiology. University Of Wyoming is a large public school located in the town of Laramie. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, while out-of-state students pay about $24,178. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete the general physiology program here. General Physiology graduates of University Of Wyoming earn a median of $23,766 early in their careers. Set against $18,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Georgia earned it the #5 place for general physiology. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $21,792. General Physiology graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $53,546 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.

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University Of California Los Angeles ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value general physiology schools. University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students from in state pay about $14,233 in tuition and fees, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,049 to complete the general physiology program here. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $23,151. That is a strong return on a $17,049 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Brigham Young University Provo earned the #7 position for value in general physiology this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $25,101. Set against $13,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Davis landed the #8 spot for general physiology value this year. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. Students borrow a median of $14,598 to complete the general physiology program here. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $53,749. Set against $14,598 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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Louisiana State University Shreveport landed the #9 spot for general physiology value this year. Located in the city of Shreveport, Louisiana State University Shreveport is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,327. Students borrow a median of $28,907 to complete the general physiology program here. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $45,300. Set against $28,907 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana State University Shreveport admits about 50% of applicants.

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University Of Arizona landed the #10 spot for general physiology value this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $28,435. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of Delaware placed #11 among the best values for general physiology. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $24,861. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $54,155. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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Wright State University Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value general physiology schools. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,991, while out-of-state students pay about $20,691. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $25,836. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from Wright State University Main Campus generally make around $49,077. Set against $25,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wright State University Main Campus admits about 96% of applicants.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #13 spot for general physiology value this year. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $12,888. General Physiology graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $50,993 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,888 median debt. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #14 for value in general physiology this year. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the general physiology program here. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $31,613. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs placed #15 among the best values for general physiology. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public school located in the city of Colorado Springs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,906, while out-of-state students pay about $25,039. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $32,629. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale earned the #16 position for value in general physiology this year. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public school located in the town of Carbondale. In-state tuition and fees average $13,334. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $22,500. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Carbondale generally make around $46,566. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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Kansas State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best value general physiology schools. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $22,775. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $31,958. That is a strong return on a $22,775 median debt. Kansas State University admits about 82% of applicants.

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University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #18 spot for general physiology value this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $21,818. General Physiology graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $53,134 early in their careers. Set against $21,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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University At Buffalo came in at #19 for value in general physiology this year. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,936, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $23,900. General Physiology graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $52,403 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,900 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University landed the #20 spot for general physiology value this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,384 to complete the general physiology program here. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $29,642. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.

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University Of Colorado Boulder landed the #21 spot for general physiology value this year. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,214, while out-of-state students pay about $42,970. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $20,330 in student loans. General Physiology graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $33,926 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,330 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Oregon placed #22 among the best values for general physiology. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,320, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $22,990 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $27,502. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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University Of Connecticut came in at #23 for value in general physiology this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $39,712. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 52%.

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Taylor University
Upland, IN

Taylor University came in at #24 for value in general physiology this year. Set in the rural area of Upland, Taylor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,490. Students borrow a median of $22,786 to complete the general physiology program here. General Physiology graduates of Taylor University earn a median of $30,723 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University placed #25 among the best values for general physiology. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general physiology program here. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $35,873. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 11%.

Rest of the Top 30 Best Value General Physiology Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general physiology value ranking:

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 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 · 87 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 21 ranked schools only.

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