by our College Data Analytics Team
[Physiology & Pathology Sciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/physiology-and-pathology-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong physiology & pathology sciences education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for physiology & pathology sciences students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the physiology & pathology sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Lynchburg College, our #1 best value for physiology & pathology sciences in Virginia. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Lynchburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $36,750 in tuition and fees. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates of Lynchburg College earn a median of $107,159 early in their careers. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in physiology & pathology sciences will find it at Liberty University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,173. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physiology & pathology sciences degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $46,543. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Shenandoah University one of the best values for physiology & pathology sciences. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $36,950. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Early-career physiology & pathology sciences graduates make about $24,058. Set against $20,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Shenandoah University admits about 77% of applicants.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.