2026 Best Value Other Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools

#1

North Carolina State University At Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University At Raleigh earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Based in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. North Carolina State University At Raleigh Other Physical Sciences students take on a median of $22,113 in debt. Median earnings reach $68,758 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants. More on North Carolina State University At Raleigh

#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Out of the 49 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the #2 spot. Based in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. The median Other Physical Sciences program debt is $13,426. Graduates go on to earn a median of $87,555 ten years after entry. Set against $13,426 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Johns Hopkins University

#3

University Of South Carolina Columbia

Columbia, SC

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of South Carolina Columbia earned it the #3 place in the United States. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public school based in Columbia, SC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,688, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. Students borrow a median of $24,472 to complete their Other Physical Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $62,177 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,472 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%. Get the full University Of South Carolina Columbia report

#4

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #4 on this year's best-value Other Physical Sciences ranking in the United States. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

#5

Cuny Graduate School And University Center

Out of the 49 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #5 spot. Get the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center report

#6

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College placed #6 among the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Swarthmore College

#7

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Eastern Oklahoma State College landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Eastern Oklahoma State College

#8

Suny College At Cortland

Suny College At Cortland placed #8 among the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. More on Suny College At Cortland

#9

The College Of Saint Scholastica

The College Of Saint Scholastica landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about The College Of Saint Scholastica

#10

American University

American University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Get the full American University report

#11

Cedar Crest College

Cedar Crest College placed #11 among the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Cedar Crest College

#12

North Carolina A And T State University

North Carolina A And T State University came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. More on North Carolina A And T State University

#13

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Hobart William Smith Colleges ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools. More on Hobart William Smith Colleges

#14

Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Susquehanna University

#15

Suffolk University

Suffolk University landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Suffolk University

#16

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report

#17

University Of California Merced

University Of California Merced landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of California Merced

#18

Benedict College

Benedict College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools. Get the full Benedict College report

#19

Florida International University

Florida International University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools. More on Florida International University

#20

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

#21

Wayne State University

Wayne State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools. Get the full Wayne State University report

#22

Xavier University

Xavier University placed #22 among the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Xavier University

#23

University Of Alabama At Huntsville

University Of Alabama At Huntsville landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Alabama At Huntsville profile

#24

University Of California Davis

University Of California Davis came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of California Davis

#25

University Of Utah

University Of Utah came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Utah

#26

Iona College

Iona College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Iona College

#27

Wichita State University

Wichita State University placed #27 among the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Wichita State University profile

#28

Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene University landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Olivet Nazarene University

#29

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University placed #29 among the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. More on Azusa Pacific University

#30

Capital Community College

Capital Community College came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. See the full Capital Community College profile

#31

Suny Empire State College

Suny Empire State College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools. Read the full report on Suny Empire State College

#32

Florida State University

Florida State University placed #32 among the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Florida State University profile

#33

Stevens Institute Of Technology

Stevens Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. See the full Stevens Institute Of Technology profile

#34

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro report

#35

Cuny Hunter College

Cuny Hunter College landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Cuny Hunter College profile

#36

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools. Read more about Columbia University In The City Of New York

#37

Frostburg State University

Frostburg State University offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about Frostburg State University

#38

University Of California San Diego

University Of California San Diego ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools. More on University Of California San Diego

#39

Black Hills State University

Black Hills State University offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. More on Black Hills State University

#40

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City Community College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools. See the full Oklahoma City Community College profile

#41

Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University placed #41 among the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. More on Saginaw Valley State University

#42

University Of Delaware

University Of Delaware ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools. Read more about University Of Delaware

#43

University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

University Of North Carolina At Charlotte placed #43 among the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. More on University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

#44

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools. More on Stony Brook University

#45

Temple University

Temple University came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Temple University report

#46

University Of Mary Washington

University Of Mary Washington came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Mary Washington

#47

Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Northern Illinois University report

#48

Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Old Dominion University

#49

Northwest State Community College

Northwest State Community College placed #49 among the best-value Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Northwest State Community College profile