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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value natural sciences schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the natural sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Haskell Indian Nations University the best value for a degree in natural sciences in Kansas. Haskell Indian Nations University is a small public school located in the city of Lawrence. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $600. Natural Sciences graduates of Haskell Indian Nations University earn a median of $24,914 early in their careers. Haskell Indian Nations University admits about 90% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in natural sciences will find it at Kansas State University, which ranked #2. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Natural Sciences graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, natural sciences degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $28,107. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Kansas State University admits about 82% of applicants.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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