by our College Data Analytics Team
[Medical Scientist](/majors/health-care-professions/medical-science/medical-scientist/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for medical scientist students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the medical scientist degrees they offer, see the list below.
Emory University tops our 2027 list of the best value medical scientist schools in Georgia. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $64,280. Medical Scientist graduates carry a median of $19,431 in student loans. Medical Scientist graduates of Emory University earn a median of $188,661 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,431 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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