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2026 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in Missouri
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the physical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Physical Sciences Schools
For return on investment in physical sciences, no school beat St Charles Community College this year. Set in the suburb of Cottleville, St Charles Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,810 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,620 for out-of-state students. Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $12,606 in student loans. Physical Sciences graduates of St Charles Community College earn a median of $47,228 early in their careers. Set against $12,606 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Missouri University Of Science And Technology came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value physical sciences schools. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,984, compared with $33,248 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,187 to complete the physical sciences program here. Physical Sciences graduates of Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn a median of $47,352 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,187 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
University Of Missouri Kansas City came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value physical sciences schools. Set in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,371, with out-of-state students paying around $32,271. Students borrow a median of $24,821 to complete the physical sciences program here. Early-career physical sciences graduates make about $39,725. Set against $24,821 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Southeast Missouri State University one of the best values for physical sciences. Southeast Missouri State University is a large public school located in the city of Cape Girardeau. Students from in state pay about $9,903 in tuition and fees. Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,289 in student loans. Physical Sciences graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $43,255 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,289 median debt. Southeast Missouri State University admits about 74% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Northwest Missouri State University one of the best values for physical sciences. Set in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,611, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Typical student debt for physical sciences graduates is $24,884. Early-career physical sciences graduates make about $39,478. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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Missouri State University Springfield earned the #6 position for value in physical sciences this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Students borrow a median of $25,058 to complete the physical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $37,915. Set against $25,058 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Lindenwood University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value physical sciences schools. Set in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,600. Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $28,663 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Lindenwood University generally make around $48,197. Set against $28,663 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value physical sciences schools. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for physical sciences graduates is $18,655. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $44,710. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Washington University In St Louis ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value physical sciences schools. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $65,790 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $17,360 to complete the physical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $68,303. That is a strong return on a $17,360 median debt. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
[Physical Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
