2027 Best Value Health/Medical Physics Schools
[Health/Medical Physics](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/health-medical-physics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong health/medical physics education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 36 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value health/medical physics schools.
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Finding the Best Value Health/Medical Physics School for You
The right health/medical physics school can pay off for years to come. That is why we developed our Best Value Health/Medical Physics Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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2027 Best Value Health/Medical Physics Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health/medical physics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Health/Medical Physics Schools
Leading the list is Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus, our #1 best value for health/medical physics in the United States. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,058, while out-of-state students pay about $34,484. Health/medical Physics graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health/medical physics degree recipients from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus generally make around $83,560. That is a strong return on a $24,323 median debt. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at California State University Fresno earned it the #2 place for health/medical physics. Located in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,341 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,941. Health/medical Physics graduates carry a median of $14,448 in student loans. Health/medical Physics graduates of California State University Fresno earn a median of $34,948 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,448 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value health/medical physics schools. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Typical student debt for health/medical physics graduates is $20,167. Soon after graduation, health/medical physics degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. That is a strong return on a $20,167 median debt. The acceptance rate is 16%.
University Of Chicago came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value health/medical physics schools. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $69,324. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete the health/medical physics program here. Health/medical Physics graduates of University Of Chicago earn a median of $81,002 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
Purdue University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health/medical physics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Health/medical Physics graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health/medical physics degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $45,262. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Purdue University Main Campus admits about 50% of applicants.
Wayne State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value health/medical physics schools. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,159 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the health/medical physics program here. Soon after graduation, health/medical physics degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $48,125. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
San Diego State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value health/medical physics schools. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,728, while out-of-state students pay about $21,328. Typical student debt for health/medical physics graduates is $13,812. Early-career health/medical physics graduates make about $55,784. Set against $13,812 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. San Diego State University admits about 36% of applicants.
University Of Nevada Las Vegas placed #8 among the best values for health/medical physics. Set in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,748, while out-of-state students pay about $27,411. Typical student debt for health/medical physics graduates is $21,181. Early-career health/medical physics graduates make about $60,071. That is a strong return on a $21,181 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Vanderbilt University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value health/medical physics schools. Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health/medical physics graduates is $13,975. Health/medical Physics graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $77,997 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,975 median debt. Vanderbilt University admits about 6% of applicants.
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #10 for value in health/medical physics this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,689 to complete the health/medical physics program here. Health/medical Physics graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $52,123 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned the #11 position for value in health/medical physics this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Health/medical Physics graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. Early-career health/medical physics graduates make about $70,387. Set against $21,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value health/medical physics schools. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,140, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. Health/medical Physics graduates carry a median of $19,738 in student loans. Early-career health/medical physics graduates make about $69,574. That is a strong return on a $19,738 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.
University Of Arizona placed #13 among the best values for health/medical physics. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health/medical physics graduates is $21,699. Health/medical Physics graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $50,834 early in their careers. Set against $21,699 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #14 position for value in health/medical physics this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Health/medical Physics graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health/medical physics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $60,435. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #15 for value in health/medical physics this year. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,966 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,264. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the health/medical physics program here. Early-career health/medical physics graduates make about $66,985. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Illinois Institute Of Technology landed the #16 spot for health/medical physics value this year. Illinois Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,202. Health/medical Physics graduates carry a median of $26,774 in student loans. Early-career health/medical physics graduates make about $71,315. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Johns Hopkins University placed #17 among the best values for health/medical physics. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete the health/medical physics program here. Health/medical Physics graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $66,959 early in their careers. Set against $15,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
Missouri State University Springfield came in at #18 for value in health/medical physics this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete the health/medical physics program here. Early-career health/medical physics graduates make about $46,503. Set against $24,408 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Alabama At Birmingham came in at #19 for value in health/medical physics this year. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public school located in the city of Birmingham. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,098, while out-of-state students pay about $22,562. Typical student debt for health/medical physics graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, health/medical physics degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Birmingham generally make around $44,505. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Alabama At Birmingham admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of Kentucky came in at #20 for value in health/medical physics this year. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. Students from in state pay about $13,502 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Health/medical Physics graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Health/medical Physics graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $49,431 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Kentucky admits about 93% of applicants.
The University Of Tennessee ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value health/medical physics schools. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,812, with out-of-state students paying around $33,256. Health/medical Physics graduates carry a median of $22,859 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health/medical physics degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $49,826. Set against $22,859 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Tennessee admits about 42% of applicants.
Oregon State University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value health/medical physics schools. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Typical student debt for health/medical physics graduates is $24,000. Soon after graduation, health/medical physics degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $53,062. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%.
University At Buffalo came in at #23 for value in health/medical physics this year. University At Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,936, compared with $31,536 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health/medical physics graduates is $23,250. Soon after graduation, health/medical physics degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $47,130. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Washington University In St Louis ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value health/medical physics schools. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Typical student debt for health/medical physics graduates is $17,553. Soon after graduation, health/medical physics degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $59,463. Set against $17,553 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 12%.
Rowan University placed #25 among the best values for health/medical physics. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,574, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Students borrow a median of $24,488 to complete the health/medical physics program here. Soon after graduation, health/medical physics degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $52,031. That is a strong return on a $24,488 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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 · 36 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 36 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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