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2027 Best Value Biological & Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
$22,706 Avg Student Debt
$67,203 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Biological & Physical Sciences Master's Degree Badge [Biological & Physical Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/biological-physical-science/biological-and-physical-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for biological & physical sciences students.

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2027 Best Value Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biological & physical sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Biological & Physical Sciences Schools

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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earned the #1 spot for value among biological & physical sciences schools in the United States. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,906, compared with $25,039 for out-of-state students. Biological & Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,559 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biological & physical sciences degree recipients from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs generally make around $46,202. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs admits about 97% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in biological & physical sciences will find it at Texas Tech University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete the biological & physical sciences program here. Biological & Physical Sciences graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $50,332 early in their careers. Set against $24,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas Tech University admits about 73% of applicants.

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University Of Virginia Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biological & physical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,118, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. Biological & Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $18,627 in student loans. Early-career biological & physical sciences graduates make about $69,126. That is a strong return on a $18,627 median debt. University Of Virginia Main Campus admits about 17% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth one of the best values for biological & physical sciences. Set in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,612, while out-of-state students pay about $32,567. Typical student debt for biological & physical sciences graduates is $27,106. Biological & Physical Sciences graduates of University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn a median of $54,669 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,106 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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University Of Rhode Island came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value biological & physical sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,942, while out-of-state students pay about $37,146. Biological & Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,432 in student loans. Early-career biological & physical sciences graduates make about $52,821. That is a strong return on a $23,432 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Rutgers University New Brunswick earned the #6 position for value in biological & physical sciences this year. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete the biological & physical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, biological & physical sciences degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $96,037. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College landed the #7 spot for biological & physical sciences value this year. Set in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,052. Typical student debt for biological & physical sciences graduates is $20,285. Biological & Physical Sciences graduates of Touro College earn a median of $15,051 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,285 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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Keck Graduate Institute earned the #8 position for value in biological & physical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Claremont, Keck Graduate Institute is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $19,250 to complete the biological & physical sciences program here. Early-career biological & physical sciences graduates make about $68,706.

Other Biological & Physical Sciences Degree Levels

Explore the best-value biological & physical sciences schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Biological & Physical Sciences
Associate's Degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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