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2026 Best Value General Physiology Schools in the New England Region

[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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for general physiology students.

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• Best Value General Physiology Schools in the New England Region

2026 Best Value General Physiology Schools in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general physiology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Physiology Schools

1

University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

$21,044 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,125 Avg Student Debt

$73,997 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is University Of Connecticut, our #1 best value for general physiology in the New England Region. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $39,712. Set against $25,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

2

Boston University
Boston, MA

$68,102 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000 Avg Student Debt

$83,238 Median Earnings (10yr)

Boston University came in at #2 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. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $51,482. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 6 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.