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2027 Best Value Oncology & Cancer Biology Master’s Degree Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
$19,677 Avg Student Debt
$79,043 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Oncology & Cancer Biology Master's Degree Badge [Oncology & Cancer Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/physiology-and-pathology-sciences/oncology-and-cancer-biology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for oncology & cancer biology students.

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2027 Best Value Oncology & Cancer Biology Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in oncology & cancer biology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Oncology & Cancer Biology Schools

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned the #1 spot for value among oncology & cancer biology schools in the United States. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for oncology & cancer biology graduates is $19,137. Soon after graduation, oncology & cancer biology degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $22,398. That is a strong return on a $19,137 median debt. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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A rank of #2 makes West Virginia University one of the best values for oncology & cancer biology. West Virginia University is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown. Students from in state pay about $10,104 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,608. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete the oncology & cancer biology program here. Oncology & Cancer Biology graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $24,463 early in their careers. Set against $21,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. West Virginia University admits about 89% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the best values for oncology & cancer biology. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Typical student debt for oncology & cancer biology graduates is $21,813. Soon after graduation, oncology & cancer biology degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants.

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University At Buffalo came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value oncology & cancer biology schools. University At Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,936, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Students borrow a median of $23,900 to complete the oncology & cancer biology program here. Soon after graduation, oncology & cancer biology degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $29,123. That is a strong return on a $23,900 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a great value for students pursuing a degree in oncology & cancer biology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,973, compared with $39,962 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,905 to complete the oncology & cancer biology program here. Early-career oncology & cancer biology graduates make about $85,223. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Southern California landed the #6 spot for oncology & cancer biology value this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete the oncology & cancer biology program here. Soon after graduation, oncology & cancer biology degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $75,677. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Southern California admits about 10% of applicants.

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University Of Miami crest
University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value oncology & cancer biology schools. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $62,616. Students borrow a median of $18,300 to complete the oncology & cancer biology program here. Early-career oncology & cancer biology graduates make about $57,234. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgetown University crest
Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University placed #8 among the best values for oncology & cancer biology. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. Typical student debt for oncology & cancer biology graduates is $16,483. Early-career oncology & cancer biology graduates make about $34,063. That is a strong return on a $16,483 median debt. Georgetown University admits about 13% of applicants.

Other Oncology & Cancer Biology Degree Levels

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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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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