2027 Best Value Physical Science Schools in Virginia
[Physical Science](/majors/physical-sciences/general-physical-sciences/physical-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value physical science schools.
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2027 Best Value Physical Science Schools in Virginia
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physical science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Physical Science Schools
Leading the list is Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary, our #1 best value for physical science in Virginia. 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. In-state tuition and fees average $9,090, compared with $14,970 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for physical science graduates is $12,000. Early-career physical science graduates make about $20,219. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary admits about 89% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school 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).
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