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2027 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in Maryland

6 Colleges in the United States
$21,595 Avg Student Debt
$69,496 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Physical Sciences Badge [Physical Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong physical sciences education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physical sciences students.

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2027 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in Maryland

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 Maryland College Park, our #1 best value for physical sciences in Maryland. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Typical student debt for physical sciences graduates is $20,810. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $42,862. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,256, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. Typical student debt for physical sciences graduates is $16,750. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from University Of Maryland Baltimore County generally make around $44,215. Set against $16,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in physical sciences will find it at Morgan State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,229, compared with $19,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $30,309 to complete the physical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Morgan State University generally make around $49,736. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Morgan State University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value physical sciences schools. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,666 to complete the physical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $52,765. That is a strong return on a $23,666 median debt. Towson University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Salisbury University crest
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value physical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,084 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,174 for out-of-state students. Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,668 in student loans. Early-career physical sciences graduates make about $51,601. Set against $25,668 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Johns Hopkins University earned the #6 position for value in physical sciences this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Typical student debt for physical sciences graduates is $12,366. Physical Sciences graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $77,989 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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

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