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2027 Best Value Physical Science Schools in the Southeast Region

4 Colleges in the United States
$19,312 Avg Student Debt
$43,242 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Physical Science Badge [Physical Science](/majors/physical-sciences/general-physical-sciences/physical-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value physical science schools.

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2027 Best Value Physical Science Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Best Value Physical Science Schools

1

Our analysis ranked Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College the best value for a degree in physical science in the Southeast Region. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,250 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,850. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete the physical science program here. Early-career physical science graduates make about $34,214. Set against $11,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

2

Georgia Southern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,022, compared with $17,734 for out-of-state students. Physical Science graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical science degree recipients from Georgia Southern University generally make around $45,531. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. Georgia Southern University admits about 88% of applicants.

3

A rank of #3 makes Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary one of the best values for physical science. Located in the rural area of South Prince George, Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,090, compared with $14,970 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the physical science program here. Physical Science graduates of Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary earn a median of $20,219 early in their careers. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

4

University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical science, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public school located in the city of Little Rock. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,911, while out-of-state students pay about $22,721. Physical Science graduates carry a median of $27,093 in student loans. Physical Science graduates of University Of Arkansas At Little Rock earn a median of $47,170 early in their careers. Set against $27,093 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 59% 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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