by our College Data Analytics Team
[Medicine](/majors/health-care-professions/medicine/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong medicine education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 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.
Harvard University earned the #1 spot for value among medicine schools in the New England Region. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete the medicine program here. Medicine graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $76,146 early in their careers. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.
Yale University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in medicine, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete the medicine program here. Early-career medicine graduates make about $75,823. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Vermont earned it the #3 place for medicine. University Of Vermont is a large public school located in the city of Burlington. In-state tuition and fees average $19,058, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Students borrow a median of $22,607 to complete the medicine program here. Soon after graduation, medicine degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $67,529. Set against $22,607 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
A rank of #4 makes Boston University one of the best values for medicine. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Typical student debt for medicine graduates is $25,232. Early-career medicine graduates make about $70,654. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 11%.
University Of Connecticut is a great value for students pursuing a degree in medicine, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Medicine graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. Medicine graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $68,527 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,637 median debt. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.
Brown University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value medicine schools. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,312. Students borrow a median of $13,025 to complete the medicine program here. Soon after graduation, medicine degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $72,351. Set against $13,025 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brown University admits about 5% of applicants.
Dartmouth College placed #7 among the best values for medicine. Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover. In-state tuition and fees average $68,019. Students borrow a median of $16,989 to complete the medicine program here. Soon after graduation, medicine degree recipients from Dartmouth College generally make around $70,513. Set against $16,989 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.
University Of New England earned the #8 position for value in medicine this year. Set in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,210 in tuition and fees. Medicine graduates carry a median of $26,838 in student loans. Early-career medicine graduates make about $65,581. Set against $26,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Tufts University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value medicine schools. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. In-state tuition and fees average $70,704. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete the medicine program here. Early-career medicine graduates make about $69,235. That is a strong return on a $17,074 median debt. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
Quinnipiac University came in at #10 for value in medicine this year. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $55,480 in tuition and fees. Medicine graduates carry a median of $25,926 in student loans. Soon after graduation, medicine degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $69,516. Set against $25,926 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.
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