2026 Best Value Computational Science Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

The University Of Texas At Austin tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Computational Science doctoral degree schools in the United States. This public school is set in Austin, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Typical Computational Science student debt is $21,275. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $75,121. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted. See the full The University Of Texas At Austin profile

#2

The University Of Texas At El Paso

El Paso, TX

Out of the 104 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, The University Of Texas At El Paso landed the #2 spot. Based 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, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. The median Computational Science program debt is $19,819. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,923 ten years after entry. Set against $19,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas At El Paso admits about 100% of applicants. Get the full The University Of Texas At El Paso report

#3

The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN

The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga came in at #3 on this year's best-value Computational Science ranking in the United States. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a public school based in Chattanooga, TN. Students from in state pay about $10,448 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,512. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga Computational Science students take on a median of $23,324 in debt. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga alumni report median earnings of $51,151 a decade after entry. Set against $23,324 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga has an acceptance rate of 81%. More on The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

#4

University Of California Irvine

Irvine, CA

A rank of #4 makes University Of California Irvine one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Irvine, CA. Students from in state pay about $14,752 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Typical Computational Science student debt is $16,539. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $80,735. That is a strong return on a $16,539 median debt. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of California Irvine

#5

University Of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, MA

Out of the 104 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #5 spot. Based in Boston, MA, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,898, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete their Computational Science program here. Median earnings reach $65,865 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,236 median debt. University Of Massachusetts Boston has an acceptance rate of 84%. See the full University Of Massachusetts Boston profile

#6

University Of The Pacific

University Of The Pacific ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computational Science schools. See the full University Of The Pacific profile

#7

Pennsylvania State University World Campus

Pennsylvania State University World Campus placed #7 among the best-value Computational Science schools in the United States. See the full Pennsylvania State University World Campus profile

#8

Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

#9

University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

University Of Wisconsin Green Bay ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computational Science schools. See the full University Of Wisconsin Green Bay profile

#10

Wichita State University

Wichita State University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Read the full report on Wichita State University

#11

University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez profile

#12

Augustana College Illinois

Augustana College Illinois landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Augustana College Illinois

#13

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Eastern Michigan University

#14

Indiana University East

Indiana University East offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Read the full report on Indiana University East

#15

University Of Central Oklahoma

University Of Central Oklahoma offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full University Of Central Oklahoma report

#16

Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. More on Modesto Junior College

#17

University Of Rochester

University Of Rochester offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. See the full University Of Rochester profile

#18

University Of Michigan Dearborn

University Of Michigan Dearborn landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Michigan Dearborn

#19

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about Vanderbilt University

#20

Cuny City College

Cuny City College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. See the full Cuny City College profile

#21

Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full Michigan Technological University report

#22

Creighton University

Creighton University landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Creighton University profile

#23

Rice University

Rice University came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. More on Rice University

#24

University Of Colorado Boulder

University Of Colorado Boulder offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. See the full University Of Colorado Boulder profile

#25

Michigan State University

Michigan State University came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. More on Michigan State University

#26

Keiser University Ft Lauderdale

Keiser University Ft Lauderdale ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computational Science schools. Read more about Keiser University Ft Lauderdale

#27

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Great Valley

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Great Valley placed #27 among the best-value Computational Science schools in the United States. More on Pennsylvania State University Penn State Great Valley

#28

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Get the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus report

#29

University Of New England

University Of New England placed #29 among the best-value Computational Science schools in the United States. More on University Of New England

#30

Rose State College

Rose State College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computational Science schools. Get the full Rose State College report

#31

University Of Maine At Augusta

University Of Maine At Augusta came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Maine At Augusta profile

#32

Le Moyne College

Le Moyne College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Get the full Le Moyne College report

#33

Macalester College

Macalester College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Macalester College report

#34

University Of California San Diego

University Of California San Diego came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of California San Diego

#35

North Carolina State University At Raleigh

North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. More on North Carolina State University At Raleigh

#36

Anderson University Indiana

Anderson University Indiana placed #36 among the best-value Computational Science schools in the United States. More on Anderson University Indiana

#37

Manhattanville College

Manhattanville College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Manhattanville College profile

#38

University Of Notre Dame

University Of Notre Dame placed #38 among the best-value Computational Science schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Notre Dame

#39

Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Central Connecticut State University

#40

Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Indiana University Bloomington

#41

Asbury University

Asbury University offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Asbury University profile

#42

Duquesne University

Duquesne University came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. See the full Duquesne University profile

#43

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report

#44

Missouri State University Springfield

Missouri State University Springfield offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield

#45

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania placed #45 among the best-value Computational Science schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania

#46

University Of Wisconsin Parkside

University Of Wisconsin Parkside landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Parkside report

#47

Cuny New York City College Of Technology

Cuny New York City College Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Read the full report on Cuny New York City College Of Technology

#48

Hartnell College

Hartnell College offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. See the full Hartnell College profile

#49

Washington University In St Louis

Washington University In St Louis came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Washington University In St Louis

#50

Indiana University Kokomo

Indiana University Kokomo offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Get the full Indiana University Kokomo report