2026 Best Value Biological Physical Science Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Biological Physical Science master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 382 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Biological Physical Science Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
University Of Northern Iowa tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Biological Physical Science master's degree schools in the United States. This public school is set in Cedar Falls, IA. Students from in state pay about $9,936 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,712. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $22,635. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,177 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,635 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Northern Iowa
Keck Graduate Institute came in at #2 on this year's best-value Biological Physical Science ranking in the United States. Set in Claremont, CA, Keck Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $19,250. Get the full Keck Graduate Institute report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas Tech University earned it the #3 place in the United States. This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $24,271. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,454. That is a strong return on a $24,271 median debt. Texas Tech University admits about 73% of applicants. See the full Texas Tech University profile
Touro College came in at #4 on this year's best-value Biological Physical Science ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $20,052. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $20,285. Median earnings reach $53,419 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 61% of those who apply are admitted. More on Touro College
Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #5 on this year's best-value Biological Physical Science ranking in the United States. This public school is set in New Brunswick, NJ. Students from in state pay about $17,929 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,120 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $74,479. Set against $25,120 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rutgers University New Brunswick has an acceptance rate of 58%. More on Rutgers University New Brunswick
Rutgers University Newark offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Rutgers University Newark is a public school based in Newark, NJ. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,250, with out-of-state students paying around $36,762. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $25,065. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $74,479. That is a strong return on a $25,065 median debt. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Rutgers University Newark report
Stephen F Austin State University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Nacogdoches, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,128, compared with $20,968 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,759 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,634. Set against $24,759 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%. See the full Stephen F Austin State University profile
Louisiana Tech University placed #8 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Set in Ruston, LA, Louisiana Tech University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,125, with out-of-state students paying around $16,866. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $23,846. Median earnings reach $52,279 ten years out. Set against $23,846 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Louisiana Tech University report
University Of Colorado Denver offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Based in Denver, CO, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,383, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $26,582. Median earnings reach $64,270 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Colorado Denver admits about 75% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Colorado Denver
The University Of Texas At El Paso landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in El Paso, TX, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,544, while out-of-state students pay about $25,502. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $19,819. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,923. That is a strong return on a $19,819 median debt. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. More on The University Of Texas At El Paso
University Of Virginia Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Set in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $23,118 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $61,591. University Of Virginia Main Campus Biological Physical Science students take on a median of $18,627 in debt. University Of Virginia Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $86,863 a decade after entry. Set against $18,627 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 17% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Virginia Main Campus report
Colorado State University Fort Collins offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. This public school is set in Fort Collins, CO. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,843 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,543. That is a strong return on a $22,843 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%. More on Colorado State University Fort Collins
The University Of Texas At Dallas landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Richardson, TX, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,644, while out-of-state students pay about $40,144. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $20,531. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,227 ten years after entry. Set against $20,531 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas At Dallas has an acceptance rate of 65%. Read more about The University Of Texas At Dallas
College Of William And Mary placed #15 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. College Of William And Mary is a public school based in Williamsburg, VA. Students from in state pay about $25,734 in tuition and fees, compared with $51,038 for out-of-state students. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $18,935. Graduates go on to earn a median of $73,490 ten years after entry. Set against $18,935 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 34%. Read the full report on College Of William And Mary
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. This public school is set in College Park, MD. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $20,836. Median earnings reach $82,860 ten years out. Set against $20,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maryland College Park has an acceptance rate of 45%. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report
Missouri Western State University placed #17 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Saint Joseph, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,545, compared with $18,455 for out-of-state students. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $24,362. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,647 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,362 median debt. See the full Missouri Western State University profile
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,348 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,251. That is a strong return on a $21,348 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%. Read the full report on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,906, while out-of-state students pay about $25,039. Graduates carry a median of $23,559 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,659 ten years after entry. Set against $23,559 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs has an acceptance rate of 97%. Get the full University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs report
Citrus College
Citrus College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Citrus College
Irvine Valley College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on Irvine Valley College
Johnson University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. More on Johnson University
University Of Rhode Island ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. Get the full University Of Rhode Island report
Lake Tahoe Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. Get the full Lake Tahoe Community College report
Coker College
Coker College placed #24 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Coker College
Lansing Community College came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Lansing Community College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Biological Physical Science Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Philander Smith College placed #26 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Get the full Philander Smith College report
Stony Brook University came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Stony Brook University
Michigan State University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. See the full Michigan State University profile
Spoon River College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Spoon River College report
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. Get the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus report
American River College offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. See the full American River College profile
Community College Of Rhode Island offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. See the full Community College Of Rhode Island profile
Dabney S Lancaster Community College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Dabney S Lancaster Community College report
Merritt College
Merritt College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Merritt College
Texas State University San Marcos placed #35 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Texas State University San Marcos
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College
Kings College
Kings College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. See the full Kings College profile
Northern Essex Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. See the full Northern Essex Community College profile
Northern Virginia Community College came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. More on Northern Virginia Community College
Community College Of Beaver County placed #40 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Community College Of Beaver County
South Suburban College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. More on South Suburban College
Illinois Valley Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Illinois Valley Community College
The University Of West Florida landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. More on The University Of West Florida
University Of West Alabama placed #44 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of West Alabama
Victor Valley College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. Read more about Victor Valley College
Fort Berthold Community College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Fort Berthold Community College
Eastern Michigan University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. Read more about Eastern Michigan University
Mt San Jacinto Community College District placed #48 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. More on Mt San Jacinto Community College District
Orange Coast College placed #49 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read more about Orange Coast College
Virginia Western Community College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Virginia Western Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 382 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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