2027 Best Value Cell Physiology Schools

[Cell Physiology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/physiology-and-pathology-sciences/cell-physiology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for cell physiology students.
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Finding the Best Value Cell Physiology School for You
The cell physiology program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. That is why we built our Best Value Cell Physiology Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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2027 Best Value Cell Physiology Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the cell physiology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Cell Physiology Schools
Leading the list is Stanford University, our #1 best value for cell physiology in the United States. Located in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,910. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete the cell physiology program here. Cell Physiology graduates of Stanford University earn a median of $100,827 early in their careers. Set against $10,492 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
University Of California Davis is a great value for students pursuing a degree in cell physiology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,804, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. Cell Physiology graduates carry a median of $14,598 in student loans. Early-career cell physiology graduates make about $37,550. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California Davis admits about 42% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at West Virginia University earned it the #3 place for cell physiology. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,104 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,608. Cell Physiology graduates carry a median of $21,250 in student loans. Cell Physiology graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $51,750 early in their careers. Set against $21,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. West Virginia University admits about 89% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes University At Buffalo one of the best values for cell physiology. University At Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. Students from in state pay about $10,936 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Cell Physiology graduates carry a median of $23,900 in student loans. Cell Physiology graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $52,403 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned it the #5 place for cell physiology. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Cell Physiology graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. Cell Physiology graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,530 median debt. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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.
- 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).
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