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2026 Best Value Other Physical Science Schools in the Southeast Region

2 Colleges in the United States
$24,802 Avg Student Debt
$60,906 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Physical Science Badge [Other Physical Science](/majors/physical-sciences/other-physical-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find the best return on investment for other physical science students.

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2026 Best Value Other Physical Science Schools in the Southeast Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other physical science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Other Physical Science Schools

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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro tops our 2026 list of the best value other physical science schools in the Southeast Region. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro. Students from in state pay about $7,661 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,012. Typical student debt for other physical science graduates is $24,977. Early-career other physical science graduates make about $42,595. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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North Carolina A And T State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other physical science, landing the #2 spot this year. North Carolina A And T State University is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,813, while out-of-state students pay about $20,673. Other Physical Science graduates carry a median of $29,078 in student loans. Early-career other physical science graduates make about $50,715. That is a strong return on a $29,078 median debt. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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A rank of #3 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the best values for other physical science. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Students borrow a median of $22,113 to complete the other physical science program here. Other Physical Science graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $59,622 early in their careers. Set against $22,113 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value other physical science schools. Located in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,132, while out-of-state students pay about $26,408. Other Physical Science graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other physical science degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Huntsville generally make around $62,903. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value other physical science schools. University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. Students from in state pay about $14,905 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,083. Other Physical Science graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Early-career other physical science graduates make about $35,464. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #6 spot for other physical science value this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. In-state tuition and fees average $15,948, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other physical science graduates is $23,393. Soon after graduation, other physical science degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $60,004. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University admits about 55% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 13 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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