2026 Best Value Other Physical Science Master’s Degree Schools
[Other Physical Science](/majors/physical-sciences/other-physical-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 49 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other physical science students.
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2026 Best Value Other Physical Science Schools in the United States
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
Leading the list is University Of North Carolina At Greensboro, our #1 best value for other physical science in the United States. Set in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,661, compared with $24,012 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other physical science graduates is $24,977. Soon after graduation, other physical science degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro generally make around $42,595. That is a strong return on a $24,977 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the best values for other physical science. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete the other physical science program here. Soon after graduation, other physical science degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $65,799. Set against $13,426 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other physical science, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville. Students from in state pay about $12,132 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,408 for out-of-state students. 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. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Alabama At Huntsville admits about 69% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 49 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools 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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