by our College Data Analytics Team
[Medicine](/majors/health-care-professions/medicine/medicine/) 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 20 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for medicine students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in medicine, balancing cost against outcomes.
Cuny City College tops our 2027 list of the best value medicine schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,340, while out-of-state students pay about $15,290. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete the medicine program here. Early-career medicine graduates make about $74,620. That is a strong return on a $13,389 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Johns Hopkins University earned it the #2 place for medicine. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Typical student debt for medicine graduates is $13,426. Early-career medicine graduates make about $68,008. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Stony Brook University one of the best values for medicine. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,931, with out-of-state students paying around $32,741. Medicine graduates carry a median of $20,537 in student loans. Medicine graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $73,751 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Stony Brook University admits about 49% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University At Buffalo earned it the #4 place for medicine. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,936, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Typical student debt for medicine graduates is $22,232. Soon after graduation, medicine degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $64,438. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value medicine schools. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Typical student debt for medicine graduates is $23,258. Medicine graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $78,891 early in their careers. Set against $23,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.
Rowan University landed the #6 spot for medicine value this year. Rowan University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,488 to complete the medicine program here. Early-career medicine graduates make about $66,847. That is a strong return on a $24,488 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
The Commonwealth Medical College earned the #7 position for value in medicine this year. Located in the city of Scranton, The Commonwealth Medical College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $14,751 in tuition and fees. Early-career medicine graduates make about $66,759.
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value medicine schools. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Medicine graduates carry a median of $25,120 in student loans. Soon after graduation, medicine degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $69,793. That is a strong return on a $25,120 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Temple University came in at #9 for value in medicine this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Medicine graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Medicine graduates of Temple University earn a median of $67,343 early in their careers. Set against $26,259 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Pennsylvania landed the #10 spot for medicine value this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for medicine graduates is $16,155. Soon after graduation, medicine degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $71,367. That is a strong return on a $16,155 median debt. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
Thomas Jefferson University earned the #11 position for value in medicine this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $47,355 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for medicine graduates is $32,256. Early-career medicine graduates make about $67,992. That is a strong return on a $32,256 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.
University Of Rochester ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value medicine schools. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,080. Medicine graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Early-career medicine graduates make about $67,077. That is a strong return on a $21,517 median debt. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #13 spot for medicine value this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,958 to complete the medicine program here. Early-career medicine graduates make about $67,571. Set against $24,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #14 for value in medicine this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Medicine graduates carry a median of $25,266 in student loans. Early-career medicine graduates make about $81,574. Set against $25,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Hofstra University placed #15 among the best values for medicine. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $57,660 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,848 to complete the medicine program here. Early-career medicine graduates make about $74,616. That is a strong return on a $24,848 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.
George Washington University came in at #16 for value in medicine this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete the medicine program here. Soon after graduation, medicine degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $68,275. That is a strong return on a $22,910 median debt. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted.
New York University landed the #17 spot for medicine value 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. Medicine graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Medicine graduates of New York University earn a median of $64,516 early in their careers. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.
Drexel University earned the #18 position for value in medicine this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,412. Medicine graduates carry a median of $28,838 in student loans. Medicine graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $68,085 early in their careers. Set against $28,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.
Georgetown University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value medicine schools. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,089 in tuition and fees. Medicine graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Early-career medicine graduates make about $68,568. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.
Howard University came in at #20 for value in medicine this year. Howard University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,810. Medicine graduates carry a median of $25,498 in student loans. Medicine graduates of Howard University earn a median of $66,233 early in their careers. Set against $25,498 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 41% 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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 20 ranked schools only.
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