2023 Best Value Biological & Physical Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Biological & Physical Science Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, biological and physical science was ranked #38 in the country. In fact 30,075 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Biological & Physical Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for biological science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Southwest Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Biological & Physical Science
Our analysis found Texas Tech University to be the best value school for biological and physical science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Texas Tech graduate students pay an average of $17,698 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Texas Tech also is in the top 10% of our Best Biological & Physical Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Stephen F Austin State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value biological and physical science schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the town of Nacogdoches, SFASU is a public college with a large student population.
SFASU graduate students pay an average of $15,695 in tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at El Paso is a great value for biological and physical science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of El Paso, UTEP is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UTEP graduate students pay an average of $16,621 in tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at The University of Texas at Dallas helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value biological and physical science schools in the Southwest Region . UT Dallas is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Richardson.
UT Dallas graduate students pay an average of $29,252 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UT Dallas also is in the top 15% of our Best Biological & Physical Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
Request InformationBest Biological & Physical Science Colleges by State
Explore the best biological and physical science schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 653 |
| Arizona | 6 |
| Oklahoma | 6 |
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Majors Related to Biological Science
One of 44 majors within the area of study, biological and physical science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Biological Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 34,975 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 9,074 |
| International Studies | 7,368 |
| Nutrition Science | 5,330 |
| Behavioral Science | 4,169 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 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 the rest 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).
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