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2026 Best Value Physical Science Schools in Oklahoma

[Physical Science](/majors/physical-sciences/general-physical-sciences/physical-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physical science students.

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• Best Value Physical Science Schools in Oklahoma

2026 Best Value Physical Science Schools in Oklahoma

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physical science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Physical Science Schools

1

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK

$3,792 In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,750 Avg Student Debt

$39,746 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in physical science, no school beat Tulsa Community College this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,792, with out-of-state students paying around $9,720. Physical Science graduates carry a median of $10,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical science degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. That is a strong return on a $10,750 median debt.

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Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK

$5,083 In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,811 Avg Student Debt

$37,566 Median Earnings (10yr)

Northern Oklahoma College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value physical science schools. Set in the rural area of Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,083 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,848. Students borrow a median of $11,811 to complete the physical science program here. Physical Science graduates of Northern Oklahoma College earn a median of $40,565 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.