by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biological & physical science students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biological & physical science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Tyler Junior College the best value for a degree in biological & physical science in Texas. Tyler Junior College is a large public school located in the city of Tyler. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,424, compared with $4,536 for out-of-state students. Biological & Physical Science graduates carry a median of $14,869 in student loans. Early-career biological & physical science graduates make about $43,348. That is a strong return on a $14,869 median debt.
University Of Houston Downtown came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value biological & physical science schools. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,582, while out-of-state students pay about $17,434. Biological & Physical Science graduates carry a median of $25,162 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from University Of Houston Downtown generally make around $35,952. Set against $25,162 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Students looking for strong value in biological & physical science will find it at San Jacinto Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,490, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for biological & physical science graduates is $9,250. Early-career biological & physical science graduates make about $23,903. Set against $9,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas Tech University earned it the #4 place for biological & physical science. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Biological & Physical Science graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans. Early-career biological & physical science graduates make about $50,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value biological & physical science schools. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for biological & physical science graduates is $21,275. Soon after graduation, biological & physical science degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $57,819. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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