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2027 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in Alabama

7 Colleges in the United States
$25,086 Avg Student Debt
$54,287 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.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for physical sciences students.

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2027 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in Alabama

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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University Of North Alabama tops our 2027 list of the best value physical sciences schools in Alabama. Set in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,120 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,320. Students borrow a median of $24,830 to complete the physical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from University Of North Alabama generally make around $49,497. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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A rank of #2 makes Auburn University At Montgomery one of the best values for physical sciences. Set in the city of Montgomery, Auburn University At Montgomery is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,700, compared with $20,668 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,746 to complete the physical sciences program here. Physical Sciences graduates of Auburn University At Montgomery earn a median of $44,249 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Auburn University At Montgomery admits about 92% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in physical sciences will find it at University Of South Alabama, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,116, while out-of-state students pay about $19,092. Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $26,513 in student loans. Physical Sciences graduates of University Of South Alabama earn a median of $51,592 early in their careers. Set against $26,513 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%.

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,132, while out-of-state students pay about $26,408. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the physical sciences program here. Early-career physical sciences graduates make about $62,903. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value physical sciences schools. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public school located in the city of Birmingham. In-state tuition and fees average $9,098, with out-of-state students paying around $22,562. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the physical sciences program here. Early-career physical sciences graduates make about $33,931. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. University Of Alabama At Birmingham admits about 88% of applicants.

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The University Of Alabama earned the #6 position for value in physical sciences this year. The University Of Alabama is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Students from in state pay about $12,180 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,172. Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from The University Of Alabama generally make around $50,740. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value physical sciences schools. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $19,511 in student loans. Early-career physical sciences graduates make about $45,588. That is a strong return on a $19,511 median debt. The acceptance rate is 46%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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