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2026 Best Value Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist Schools in the Southeast Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$24,354 Avg Student Debt
$61,966 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist Badge [Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/perfusion-technology-perfusionist/) 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 3 schools to find the best return on investment for perfusion technology/perfusionist students.

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2026 Best Value Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist Schools in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in perfusion technology/perfusionist, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist Schools

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

For return on investment in perfusion technology/perfusionist, no school beat Northern Kentucky University this year. Set in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,088, with out-of-state students paying around $21,912. Students borrow a median of $30,103 to complete the perfusion technology/perfusionist program here. Early-career perfusion technology/perfusionist graduates make about $52,094. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northern Kentucky University admits about 68% of applicants.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Students looking for strong value in perfusion technology/perfusionist will find it at Emory University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $64,280 in tuition and fees. Perfusion Technology/perfusionist graduates carry a median of $19,431 in student loans. Soon after graduation, perfusion technology/perfusionist degree recipients from Emory University generally make around $67,840. Set against $19,431 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lipscomb University earned it the #3 place for perfusion technology/perfusionist. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,572. Typical student debt for perfusion technology/perfusionist graduates is $23,529. Perfusion Technology/perfusionist graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $48,949 early in their careers. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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