2027 Best Value Other Physical Science Schools in the Southeast Region
[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for other physical science students.
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2027 Best Value Other Physical Science Schools in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other physical science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Physical Science Schools
Leading the list is North Carolina A And T State University, our #1 best value for other physical science in the Southeast Region. 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. That is a strong return on a $29,078 median debt. The acceptance rate is 50%.
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. Set in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,661 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,012. Typical student debt for other physical science graduates is $24,977. Early-career other physical science graduates make about $42,595. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Carolina State University At Raleigh earned it the #3 place for other physical science. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Other Physical Science graduates carry a median of $22,113 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other physical science degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $59,622. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants.
University Of Alabama At Huntsville came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value other physical science schools. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $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. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Mary Washington earned it the #5 place for other physical science. University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,905, while out-of-state students pay about $28,083. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the other physical science program here. Soon after graduation, other physical science degree recipients from University Of Mary Washington generally make around $35,464. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #6 among the best values for other physical science. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,948 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,393 to complete the other physical science program here. Early-career other physical science graduates make about $60,004. That is a strong return on a $23,393 median debt. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University admits about 55% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
