by our College Data Analytics Team
[Natural Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/natural-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong natural sciences education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value natural sciences schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the natural sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked American Public University System the best value for a degree in natural sciences in West Virginia. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,400. Natural Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,438 in student loans. Early-career natural sciences graduates make about $57,404. Set against $23,438 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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