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2026 Best Value General Physiology Master’s Degree Schools

15 Colleges in the United States
$22,126 Avg Student Debt
$72,815 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Physiology Master'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.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 87 schools to find the best return on investment for general physiology students.

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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

For return on investment in general physiology, no school beat University Of Utah this year. 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, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $20,798. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $60,527. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #2 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. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $17,049 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $23,151. That is a strong return on a $17,049 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Davis is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general physiology, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,804, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $14,598. General Physiology graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $53,749 early in their careers. Set against $14,598 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned it the #4 place for general physiology. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $22,398. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

A rank of #5 makes Augusta University one of the best values for general physiology. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,414, while out-of-state students pay about $24,734. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $25,745. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from Augusta University generally make around $56,168. Set against $25,745 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Augusta University admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of Delaware ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value general physiology schools. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. General Physiology graduates of University Of Delaware earn a median of $54,155 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 71%.

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Wright State University Main Campus landed the #7 spot for general physiology value this year. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,991, while out-of-state students pay about $20,691. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $25,836. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $49,077. That is a strong return on a $25,836 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #8 among the best values for general physiology. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete the general physiology program here. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $59,877. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #9 among the best values for general physiology. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Students borrow a median of $22,113 to complete the general physiology program here. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $31,836. Set against $22,113 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants.

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Ball State University came in at #10 for value in general physiology this year. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. In-state tuition and fees average $11,082, while out-of-state students pay about $29,630. Students borrow a median of $24,518 to complete the general physiology program here. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from Ball State University generally make around $47,863. That is a strong return on a $24,518 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value general physiology schools. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete the general physiology program here. Soon after graduation, general physiology 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. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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University Of Louisville earned the #12 position for value in general physiology this year. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,136, with out-of-state students paying around $29,482. Students borrow a median of $21,910 to complete the general physiology program here. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $36,629. Set against $21,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Louisville admits about 79% of applicants.

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University At Buffalo placed #13 among the best values for general physiology. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $23,900 in student loans. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $52,403. Set against $23,900 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #14 for value in general physiology this year. University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public school located in the city of Boulder. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,214, with out-of-state students paying around $42,970. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $20,330 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $33,926. That is a strong return on a $20,330 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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University Of Nebraska Medical Center landed the #15 spot for general physiology value this year. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,973 in tuition and fees, compared with $39,962 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,905 to complete the general physiology program here. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Medical Center generally make around $85,223. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Connecticut ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value general physiology schools. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. General Physiology graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $39,712 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #17 spot for general physiology value this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. General Physiology graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.

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Benedictine University placed #18 among the best values for general physiology. Set in the suburb of Lisle, Benedictine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,648. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $25,338 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from Benedictine University generally make around $54,212. Set against $25,338 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Benedictine University admits about 95% of applicants.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best value general physiology schools. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general physiology program here. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $67,091. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.

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University Of Rochester placed #20 among the best values for general physiology. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,080 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $21,517. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $60,865. That is a strong return on a $21,517 median debt. University Of Rochester admits about 40% of applicants.

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best value general physiology schools. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $21,897. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from New York University generally make around $64,516. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami placed #22 among the best values for general physiology. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,616. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $18,300. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $50,789. That is a strong return on a $18,300 median debt. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.

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Case Western Reserve University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best value general physiology schools. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,608. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $25,106 in student loans. General Physiology graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $30,045 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #24 for value in general physiology this year. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,089 in tuition and fees. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $34,063. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 13%.

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Medical College Of Wisconsin placed #25 among the best values for general physiology. Set in the suburb of Milwaukee, Medical College Of Wisconsin is a small private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $118,387.

Rest of the Top 26 Best Value General Physiology Schools

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

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Other General Physiology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 15 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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