by our College Data Analytics Team
[Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-preparatory-programs/pre-medicine-pre-medical-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for pre-medicine/pre-medical studies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies, no school beat West Chester University Of Pennsylvania this year. Located in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,775, with out-of-state students paying around $22,599. Median earnings reach $61,258 ten years out. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania admits about 78% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Thomas Jefferson University one of the best values for pre-medicine/pre-medical studies. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,355. Typical student debt for pre-medicine/pre-medical studies graduates is $32,256. Soon after graduation, pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degree recipients from Thomas Jefferson University generally make around $64,243. That is a strong return on a $32,256 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Students looking for strong value in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies will find it at Bryn Mawr College, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,920. Typical student debt for pre-medicine/pre-medical studies graduates is $23,069. Early-career pre-medicine/pre-medical studies graduates make about $35,668. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,644, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pre-medicine/pre-medical studies graduates is $25,266. Early-career pre-medicine/pre-medical studies graduates make about $60,523. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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