2027 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in Oklahoma

[Physical Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong physical sciences education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for physical sciences students.
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2027 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in Oklahoma
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physical sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Physical Sciences Schools
Our analysis ranked Northern Oklahoma College the best value for a degree in physical sciences in Oklahoma. Northern Oklahoma College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Tonkawa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,083, while out-of-state students pay about $11,848. Students borrow a median of $11,811 to complete the physical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Northern Oklahoma College generally make around $40,565. Set against $11,811 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Tulsa Community College earned it the #2 place for physical sciences. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,792 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,720. Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $10,750 in student loans. Early-career physical sciences graduates make about $41,718. Set against $10,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earned it the #3 place for physical sciences. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Students borrow a median of $22,899 to complete the physical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $40,686. Set against $22,899 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value physical sciences schools. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the physical sciences program here. Early-career physical sciences graduates make about $50,993. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Central Oklahoma one of the best values for physical sciences. University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond. In-state tuition and fees average $8,818, while out-of-state students pay about $19,704. Students borrow a median of $23,321 to complete the physical sciences program here. Early-career physical sciences graduates make about $44,085. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Central Oklahoma admits about 78% 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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.