2026 Best Value General Physiology Schools in Michigan
[General Physiology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/physiology-and-pathology-sciences/physiology-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general physiology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general physiology students.
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2026 Best Value General Physiology Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general physiology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Physiology Schools
Leading the list is University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, our #1 best value for general physiology in Michigan. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete the general physiology program here. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $22,398. Set against $19,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.
Michigan State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general physiology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $23,384 in student loans. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $29,642. Set against $23,384 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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