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2027 Best Value Epidemiology Schools in Pennsylvania

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,295 Avg Student Debt
$77,861 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Epidemiology Badge [Epidemiology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/epidemiology/) 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 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for epidemiology students.

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2027 Best Value Epidemiology Schools in Pennsylvania

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

Best Value Epidemiology Schools

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Leading the list is Temple University, our #1 best value for epidemiology in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete the epidemiology program here. Early-career epidemiology graduates make about $66,828. Set against $26,259 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #2 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the best values for epidemiology. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. Epidemiology graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Early-career epidemiology graduates make about $185,874. Set against $16,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Students looking for strong value in epidemiology will find it at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, which ranked #3. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Epidemiology graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Epidemiology graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $63,289 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,958 median debt. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value epidemiology schools. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Students from in state pay about $20,644 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Epidemiology graduates carry a median of $25,266 in student loans. Epidemiology graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $60,523 early in their careers. Set against $25,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #5 makes Drexel University one of the best values for epidemiology. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Epidemiology graduates carry a median of $28,838 in student loans. Soon after graduation, epidemiology degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $62,505. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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