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2027 Best Value Biological & Physical Science Schools in Indiana

[Biological & Physical Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/biological-physical-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biological & physical science students.

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• Best Value Biological & Physical Science Schools in Indiana

2027 Best Value Biological & Physical Science Schools in Indiana

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

Best Value Biological & Physical Science Schools

1

Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

$9,992 In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,844 Avg Student Debt

$72,424 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Purdue University Main Campus the best value for a degree in biological & physical science in Indiana. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Biological & Physical Science graduates carry a median of $19,844 in student loans. Biological & Physical Science graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $63,111 early in their careers. Set against $19,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

2

University Of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

$65,025 In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,000 Avg Student Debt

$99,980 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Notre Dame is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biological & physical science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,025. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete the biological & physical science program here. Biological & Physical Science graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of $75,418 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.