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2027 Best Value Other Physical Science Schools in the Southeast Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,802 Avg Student Debt
$60,906 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Other Physical Science Badge [Other Physical Science](/majors/physical-sciences/other-physical-sciences/physical-sciences-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other physical science schools.

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2027 Best Value Other Physical Science Schools in the Southeast Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other physical science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Other Physical Science Schools

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For return on investment in other physical science, no school beat North Carolina A And T State University this year. Located in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,813 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,673. Typical student debt for other physical science graduates is $29,078. Early-career other physical science graduates make about $50,715. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other physical science, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public school located in the city of Greensboro. In-state tuition and fees average $7,661, with out-of-state students paying around $24,012. Other Physical Science graduates carry a median of $24,977 in student loans. Early-career other physical science graduates make about $42,595. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro admits about 88% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the best values for other physical science. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Typical student debt for other physical science graduates is $22,113. Other Physical Science graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $59,622 early in their careers. Set against $22,113 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Alabama At Huntsville one of the best values for other physical science. Located in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $12,132 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,408. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the other physical science program here. Other Physical Science graduates of University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn a median of $62,903 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value other physical science schools. Set in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,905, with out-of-state students paying around $28,083. Other Physical Science graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Early-career other physical science graduates make about $35,464. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #6 among the best values for other physical science. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,948, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other physical science graduates is $23,393. Early-career other physical science graduates make about $60,004. Set against $23,393 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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