2027 Best Value General Physiology Schools in the The Plains States Region
[General Physiology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/physiology-and-pathology-sciences/physiology-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general physiology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general physiology students.
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2027 Best Value General Physiology Schools in the The Plains States Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general physiology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Physiology Schools
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned the #1 spot for value among general physiology schools in the The Plains States Region. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. General Physiology graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $31,613 early in their careers. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
University Of Kansas is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general physiology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,102, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. General Physiology graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. Early-career general physiology graduates make about $56,289. That is a strong return on a $23,608 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kansas State University earned it the #3 place for general physiology. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Typical student debt for general physiology graduates is $22,775. General Physiology graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $31,958 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kansas State University admits about 82% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Missouri Columbia earned it the #4 place for general physiology. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete the general physiology program here. General Physiology graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $53,134 early in their careers. Set against $21,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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