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2026 Best Value Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
$20,850 Avg Student Debt
$70,608 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology Master's Degree Badge [Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology](/majors/psychology/child-development-psychology/physiological-psychology-psychobiology/) 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 40 schools to find the best return on investment for physiological psychology/psychobiology students.

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2026 Best Value Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physiological psychology/psychobiology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology Schools

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For return on investment in physiological psychology/psychobiology, no school beat University Of North Florida this year. Set in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,964, with out-of-state students paying around $19,407. Physiological Psychology/psychobiology graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. Physiological Psychology/psychobiology graduates of University Of North Florida earn a median of $30,816 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 53%.

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physiological psychology/psychobiology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Physiological Psychology/psychobiology graduates carry a median of $18,708 in student loans. Early-career physiological psychology/psychobiology graduates make about $52,349. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value physiological psychology/psychobiology schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,235, while out-of-state students pay about $15,185. Typical student debt for physiological psychology/psychobiology graduates is $17,921. Physiological Psychology/psychobiology graduates of Cuny Graduate School And University Center earn a median of $72,222 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,921 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Connecticut earned it the #4 place for physiological psychology/psychobiology. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Typical student debt for physiological psychology/psychobiology graduates is $23,199. Physiological Psychology/psychobiology graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $58,784 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.

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Pace University New York is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physiological psychology/psychobiology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $53,510. Students borrow a median of $25,670 to complete the physiological psychology/psychobiology program here. Physiological Psychology/psychobiology graduates of Pace University New York earn a median of $59,662 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Teachers College At Columbia University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value physiological psychology/psychobiology schools. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Soon after graduation, physiological psychology/psychobiology degree recipients from Teachers College At Columbia University generally make around $54,852.

Other Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology Degree Levels

Explore the best-value physiological psychology/psychobiology schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Associate's Degrees in Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
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Notes and References

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 · 40 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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