2027 Best Value Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in Virginia
[Physiology & Pathology Sciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/physiology-and-pathology-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physiology & pathology sciences students.
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2027 Best Value Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in Virginia
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the physiology & pathology sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools
Old Dominion University tops our 2027 list of the best value physiology & pathology sciences schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,750, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,001 to complete the physiology & pathology sciences program here. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates of Old Dominion University earn a median of $57,131 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Old Dominion University admits about 90% of applicants.
Lynchburg College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physiology & pathology sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Lynchburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $36,750. Early-career physiology & pathology sciences graduates make about $107,159. Lynchburg College admits about 43% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Averett University one of the best values for physiology & pathology sciences. Averett University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Danville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,550. Students borrow a median of $28,595 to complete the physiology & pathology sciences program here. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates of Averett University earn a median of $53,876 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,595 median debt. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
Liberty University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value physiology & pathology sciences schools. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,173. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans. Early-career physiology & pathology sciences graduates make about $46,543. Set against $27,414 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in physiology & pathology sciences will find it at Shenandoah University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $36,950 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for physiology & pathology sciences graduates is $20,750. Early-career physiology & pathology sciences graduates make about $24,058. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
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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.
- 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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