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2027 Best Value Pathology/Experimental Pathology Master’s Degree Schools

12 Colleges in the United States
$21,139 Avg Student Debt
$80,642 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Pathology/Experimental Pathology Master's Degree Badge [Pathology/Experimental Pathology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/physiology-and-pathology-sciences/pathology-experimental-pathology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong pathology/experimental pathology education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for pathology/experimental pathology students.

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2027 Best Value Pathology/Experimental Pathology Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pathology/experimental pathology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Pathology/Experimental Pathology Schools

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University Of California Los Angeles earned the #1 spot for value among pathology/experimental pathology schools in the United States. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,233 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Typical student debt for pathology/experimental pathology graduates is $17,049. Early-career pathology/experimental pathology graduates make about $63,833. Set against $17,049 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Los Angeles admits about 9% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in pathology/experimental pathology will find it at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Pathology/experimental Pathology graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pathology/experimental pathology degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $22,398. Set against $19,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of California Davis earned it the #3 place for pathology/experimental pathology. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. Students borrow a median of $14,598 to complete the pathology/experimental pathology program here. Soon after graduation, pathology/experimental pathology degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $37,550. That is a strong return on a $14,598 median debt. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value pathology/experimental pathology schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete the pathology/experimental pathology program here. Soon after graduation, pathology/experimental pathology degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Set against $21,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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University At Buffalo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pathology/experimental pathology, landing the #5 spot this year. 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. Typical student debt for pathology/experimental pathology graduates is $23,900. Soon after graduation, pathology/experimental pathology degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $29,123. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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University Of Nebraska Medical Center placed #6 among the best values for pathology/experimental pathology. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,973, with out-of-state students paying around $39,962. Typical student debt for pathology/experimental pathology graduates is $20,905. Early-career pathology/experimental pathology graduates make about $85,223. Set against $20,905 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value pathology/experimental pathology schools. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for pathology/experimental pathology graduates is $27,000. Pathology/experimental Pathology graduates of Boston University earn a median of $67,091 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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University Of Connecticut came in at #8 for value in pathology/experimental pathology this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Pathology/experimental Pathology graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. Pathology/experimental Pathology graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $39,712 early in their careers. Set against $25,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

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University Of Rochester came in at #9 for value in pathology/experimental pathology this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,080. Students borrow a median of $21,517 to complete the pathology/experimental pathology program here. Soon after graduation, pathology/experimental pathology degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $60,865. Set against $21,517 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Rochester admits about 40% of applicants.

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University Of Southern California ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value pathology/experimental pathology schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,647. Typical student debt for pathology/experimental pathology graduates is $15,625. Early-career pathology/experimental pathology graduates make about $75,677. Set against $15,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 10%.

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New York University crest
New York University
New York, NY

New York University earned the #11 position for value in pathology/experimental pathology this year. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete the pathology/experimental pathology program here. Soon after graduation, pathology/experimental pathology degree recipients from New York University generally make around $64,516. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 9%.

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Case Western Reserve University landed the #12 spot for pathology/experimental pathology value this year. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $66,608 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete the pathology/experimental pathology program here. Soon after graduation, pathology/experimental pathology degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University generally make around $30,045. That is a strong return on a $25,106 median debt. Case Western Reserve University admits about 36% of applicants.

Other Pathology/Experimental Pathology Degree Levels

Explore the best-value pathology/experimental pathology schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Pathology/Experimental Pathology
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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 · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.

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