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2027 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

9 Colleges in the United States
$25,797 Avg Student Debt
$58,406 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Physical Sciences Badge [Physical Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physical sciences students.

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2027 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

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

Best Value Physical Sciences Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin River Falls, our #1 best value for physical sciences in Wisconsin. University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of River Falls. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,008, compared with $17,470 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for physical sciences graduates is $30,000. Early-career physical sciences graduates make about $62,196. That is a strong return on a $30,000 median debt. University Of Wisconsin River Falls admits about 82% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value physical sciences schools. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. In-state tuition and fees average $10,398, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the physical sciences program here. Physical Sciences graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $38,899 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,070 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,517 for out-of-state students. Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $26,292 in student loans. Physical Sciences graduates of University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn a median of $54,428 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,292 median debt. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse admits about 76% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the best values for physical sciences. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for physical sciences graduates is $23,803. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $65,362. That is a strong return on a $23,803 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire one of the best values for physical sciences. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,642, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. Typical student debt for physical sciences graduates is $22,558. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $49,133. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Ripon College
Ripon, WI

Ripon College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value physical sciences schools. Ripon College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ripon. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,900. Typical student debt for physical sciences graduates is $26,973. Early-career physical sciences graduates make about $35,385. Set against $26,973 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Beloit College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value physical sciences schools. Beloit College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Beloit. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,886. Students borrow a median of $21,968 to complete the physical sciences program here. Early-career physical sciences graduates make about $33,499. That is a strong return on a $21,968 median debt. The acceptance rate is 63%.

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Saint Norbert College came in at #8 for value in physical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of De Pere, Saint Norbert College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,580. Students borrow a median of $26,578 to complete the physical sciences program here. Physical Sciences graduates of Saint Norbert College earn a median of $48,421 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Norbert College admits about 86% of applicants.

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Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College came in at #9 for value in physical sciences this year. Carthage College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kenosha. Students from in state pay about $38,750 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for physical sciences graduates is $27,000. Physical Sciences graduates of Carthage College earn a median of $45,188 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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