by our College Data Analytics Team
[Medicine](/majors/health-care-professions/medicine/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 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.
The Commonwealth Medical College earned the #1 spot for value among medicine schools in Pennsylvania. Set in the city of Scranton, The Commonwealth Medical College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,751. Soon after graduation, medicine degree recipients from The Commonwealth Medical College generally make around $66,759.
Students looking for strong value in medicine will find it at Temple University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Medicine graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Soon after graduation, medicine degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $67,343. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the best values for medicine. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the medicine program here. Medicine graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $71,367 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Thomas Jefferson University one of the best values for medicine. 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. Students borrow a median of $32,256 to complete the medicine program here. Early-career medicine graduates make about $67,992. That is a strong return on a $32,256 median debt. Thomas Jefferson University admits about 81% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned it the #5 place for medicine. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Medicine graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Soon after graduation, medicine degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $67,571. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earned the #6 position for value in medicine 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. Medicine graduates carry a median of $25,266 in student loans. Medicine graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $81,574 early in their careers. Set against $25,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Drexel University landed the #7 spot for medicine value this year. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for medicine graduates is $28,838. Medicine graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $68,085 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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