2026 Best Value Human Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Human Biology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 41 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Green Bay, our #1 best-value Human Biology school in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public school based in Green Bay, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $8,700, with out-of-state students paying around $17,288. Typical Human Biology student debt is $21,121. 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%. More on University Of Wisconsin Green Bay
You'll get strong value at Stanford University, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,910. Stanford University Human Biology students take on a median of $12,500 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $124,080 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Stanford University admits about 4% of applicants. Get the full Stanford University report
You'll get strong value at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #3 this year. 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, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,125 to complete their Human Biology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $78,466. That is a strong return on a $18,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 39%. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Out of the 41 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Kansas landed the #4 spot. University Of Kansas is a public school based in Lawrence, KS. Students from in state pay about $12,102 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. Graduates carry a median of $26,584 in student loans. Median earnings reach $61,945 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Kansas report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Washington State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,391, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. Washington State University Human Biology students take on a median of $21,903 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $68,905. Set against $21,903 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Washington State University report
University Of California Los Angeles placed #6 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. Set in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. The median Human Biology program debt is $12,500. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $82,511. Set against $12,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of California Los Angeles
Cuny Hunter College placed #7 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. Located in New York, NY, Cuny Hunter College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,382, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. Graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $63,163 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Cuny Hunter College
Bastyr University landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kenmore, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $32,289. The median Human Biology program debt is $26,196. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,364 ten years after entry. Set against $26,196 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Bastyr University
University Of California Irvine placed #9 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Irvine, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Students borrow a median of $20,900 to complete their Human Biology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $80,735. That is a strong return on a $20,900 median debt. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of California Irvine
University Of Southern California offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Los Angeles, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,647. Graduates carry a median of $14,500 in student loans. 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. Roughly 10% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Southern California
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis placed #11 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,762, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Human Biology students take on a median of $21,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,198 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis has an acceptance rate of 76%. Get the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis report
Hamline University landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. Students from in state pay about $50,004 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete their Human Biology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,106. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%. Get the full Hamline University report
Johns Hopkins University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Students borrow a median of $12,138 to complete their Human Biology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $87,555. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 6%. Read the full report on Johns Hopkins University
Saint Bonaventure University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. Read more about Saint Bonaventure University
Pitzer College
Pitzer College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Read more about Pitzer College
Saint Leo University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. See the full Saint Leo University profile
Baker University
Baker University placed #17 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. Read more about Baker University
Cornell University came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. More on Cornell University
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany placed #19 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. See the full Suny At Albany profile
University Of Nevada Las Vegas offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read more about University Of Nevada Las Vegas
American International College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. Read more about American International College
Ball State University offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Read more about Ball State University
College Of Western Idaho landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full College Of Western Idaho report
Michigan Technological University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. Read the full report on Michigan Technological University
University Of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. See the full University Of St Thomas Minnesota profile
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Human Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Chatham University placed #26 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. Get the full Chatham University report
Liberty University landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Liberty University profile
University Of Indianapolis placed #28 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Indianapolis
Claremont Mckenna College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. Read the full report on Claremont Mckenna College
Morgan State University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Morgan State University
Cuny Graduate School And University Center placed #31 among the best-value Human Biology schools in the United States. Get the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center report
College Of Saint Mary ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Biology schools. Read more about College Of Saint Mary
Whitman College
Whitman College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Whitman College
Scripps College
Scripps College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on Scripps College
Brown University
Brown University offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Read more about Brown University
Harding University landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Harding University report
Northwestern Health Sciences University offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. See the full Northwestern Health Sciences University profile
University Of Saint Mary offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Get the full University Of Saint Mary report
National University came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on National University
Sterling College Kansas offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on Sterling College Kansas
Hampshire College came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Hampshire College
Related Human Biology Value Rankings
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 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 · 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).