2027 Best Value Anatomy Master’s Degree Schools

[Anatomy](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/cell-biology-anatomical-sciences/anatomy/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong anatomy education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment for anatomy students.
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2027 Best Value Anatomy Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the anatomy degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Anatomy Schools
University Of Florida earned the #1 spot for value among anatomy schools in the United States. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Anatomy graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Soon after graduation, anatomy degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $58,388. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Colorado Denver came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value anatomy schools. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,383, while out-of-state students pay about $29,391. Students borrow a median of $26,582 to complete the anatomy program here. Soon after graduation, anatomy degree recipients from University Of Colorado Denver generally make around $47,628. That is a strong return on a $26,582 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value anatomy schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Students borrow a median of $22,053 to complete the anatomy program here. Early-career anatomy graduates make about $58,088. That is a strong return on a $22,053 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Students looking for strong value in anatomy will find it at Johns Hopkins University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Anatomy graduates carry a median of $10,750 in student loans. Anatomy graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $24,352 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 6%.
A rank of #5 makes Missouri State University Springfield one of the best values for anatomy. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Students borrow a median of $24,251 to complete the anatomy program here. Early-career anatomy graduates make about $30,643. That is a strong return on a $24,251 median debt. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants.
Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #6 spot for anatomy value this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $70,517 in tuition and fees. Anatomy graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Anatomy graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
Boston University came in at #7 for value in anatomy this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Anatomy graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Soon after graduation, anatomy degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $63,598. That is a strong return on a $25,232 median debt. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.
Duke University landed the #8 spot for anatomy value this year. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,758. Anatomy graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, anatomy degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $171,112. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
Northeast Ohio Medical University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value anatomy schools. Located in the suburb of Rootstown, Northeast Ohio Medical University is a small public university. Early-career anatomy graduates make about $76,023.
Tulane University Of Louisiana earned the #10 position for value in anatomy this year. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. In-state tuition and fees average $68,678. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete the anatomy program here. Soon after graduation, anatomy degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $26,589. That is a strong return on a $15,500 median debt. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.
Case Western Reserve University earned the #11 position for value in anatomy this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,608. Anatomy graduates carry a median of $25,106 in student loans. Soon after graduation, anatomy degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University generally make around $74,459. Set against $25,106 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 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.