by our College Data Analytics Team
[Natural Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/natural-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong natural sciences education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for natural sciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in natural sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Haskell Indian Nations University the best value for a degree in natural sciences in the The Plains States Region. Located in the city of Lawrence, Haskell Indian Nations University is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $600. Natural Sciences graduates of Haskell Indian Nations University earn a median of $24,914 early in their careers. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Kansas State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value natural sciences schools. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Natural Sciences graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Natural Sciences graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $28,107 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
A rank of #3 makes Logan University one of the best values for natural sciences. Located in the suburb of Chesterfield, Logan University is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,000. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete the natural sciences program here. Natural Sciences graduates of Logan University earn a median of $49,628 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,000 median debt. Logan University admits about 64% of applicants.
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.