2026 Best Value Human Biology Schools
Looking for the best-value Human Biology programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 41 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Human Biology Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Our analysis found University Of Wisconsin Green Bay to be the best-value Human Biology school in the United States. Located in Green Bay, WI, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,700, while out-of-state students pay about $17,288. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay Human Biology students take on a median of $21,121 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $52,528 ten years after entry. Set against $21,121 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%. See the full University Of Wisconsin Green Bay profile
You'll get strong value at Liberty University, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Liberty University Human Biology students take on a median of $27,414 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,813. Set against $27,414 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants. Read the full report on Liberty University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #3 on this year's best-value Human Biology ranking in the United States. Located in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Typical Human Biology student debt is $18,125. Graduates go on to earn a median of $78,466 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,125 median debt. About 39% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Stanford University came in at #4 on this year's best-value Human Biology ranking in the United States. Based in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,910. Typical Human Biology student debt is $12,500. Graduates go on to earn a median of $124,080 ten years after entry. Set against $12,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Stanford University admits about 4% of applicants. Read the full report on Stanford University
You'll get strong value at University Of Kansas, which ranked #5 this year. University Of Kansas is a public school based in Lawrence, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. University Of Kansas Human Biology students take on a median of $26,584 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,945. That is a strong return on a $26,584 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%. Read the full report on University Of Kansas
Washington State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. Located in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. The median Human Biology program debt is $21,903. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $68,905. That is a strong return on a $21,903 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%. See the full Washington State University profile
University Of Nevada Las Vegas ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a public school based in Las Vegas, NV. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, while out-of-state students pay about $27,411. The median Human Biology program debt is $21,181. Median earnings reach $55,037 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,181 median debt. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas report
University Of California Los Angeles offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete their Human Biology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $82,511. Set against $12,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Los Angeles admits about 9% of applicants. Read more about University Of California Los Angeles
Cuny Hunter College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. Cuny Hunter College is a public school based in New York, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,382, compared with $15,332 for out-of-state students. Cuny Hunter College Human Biology students take on a median of $11,000 in debt. Cuny Hunter College alumni report median earnings of $63,163 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Cuny Hunter College report
Bastyr University placed #10 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. Located in Kenmore, WA, Bastyr University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,289. The median Human Biology program debt is $26,196. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,364. Set against $26,196 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Bastyr University
University Of California Irvine landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Irvine, CA, University Of California Irvine is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,752, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Typical Human Biology student debt is $20,900. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $80,735. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of California Irvine
University Of Southern California placed #12 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. Set in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,500 to complete their Human Biology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $92,498 ten years after entry. Set against $14,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern California admits about 10% of applicants. Get the full University Of Southern California report
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public school based in Indianapolis, IN. Students from in state pay about $10,762 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis alumni report median earnings of $55,198 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis admits about 76% of applicants. Read more about Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Hamline University offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Hamline University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,004. Graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Median earnings reach $61,106 ten years out. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Hamline University
Johns Hopkins University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,730. The median Human Biology program debt is $12,138. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $87,555. Set against $12,138 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 6%. More on Johns Hopkins University
American International College placed #16 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. Get the full American International College report
Claremont Mckenna College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Claremont Mckenna College
University Of St Thomas Minnesota offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Harding University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Get the full Harding University report
University Of Saint Mary offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. See the full University Of Saint Mary profile
Scripps College
Scripps College landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Scripps College
National University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. Read the full report on National University
Morgan State University landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Morgan State University
University Of Indianapolis ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. More on University Of Indianapolis
College Of Western Idaho landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on College Of Western Idaho
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Human Biology Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Ball State University offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on Ball State University
Hampshire College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. Read the full report on Hampshire College
Michigan Technological University came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. More on Michigan Technological University
Northwestern Health Sciences University came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. See the full Northwestern Health Sciences University profile
College Of Saint Mary placed #30 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. Get the full College Of Saint Mary report
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany placed #31 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. See the full Suny At Albany profile
Sterling College Kansas came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Sterling College Kansas
Baker University
Baker University placed #33 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. Read more about Baker University
Cornell University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Cornell University
Pitzer College
Pitzer College placed #35 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. Get the full Pitzer College report
Cuny Graduate School And University Center came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Cuny Graduate School And University Center
Brown University
Brown University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. See the full Brown University profile
Whitman College
Whitman College landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Whitman College
Saint Leo University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Saint Leo University
Chatham University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. More on Chatham University
Saint Bonaventure University offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Read the full report on Saint Bonaventure University
Best Value Human Biology Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Human Biology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Human Biology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Human Biology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Human Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Human Biology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Human Biology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Human Biology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 41 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).