2026 Best Value Biological Physical Science Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

Keck Graduate Institute

Claremont, CA

Keck Graduate Institute tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Biological Physical Science doctoral degree schools in the United States. Based in Claremont, CA, Keck Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Keck Graduate Institute Biological Physical Science students take on a median of $19,250 in debt. Read the full report on Keck Graduate Institute

#2

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA

You'll get strong value at Louisiana Tech University, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Ruston, LA, Louisiana Tech University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,125, compared with $16,866 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,846 in student loans. Louisiana Tech University alumni report median earnings of $52,279 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,846 median debt. Louisiana Tech University has an acceptance rate of 86%. Get the full Louisiana Tech University report

#3

Rutgers University New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

A rank of #3 makes Rutgers University New Brunswick one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in New Brunswick, NJ. In-state tuition and fees average $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $74,479 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rutgers University New Brunswick has an acceptance rate of 58%. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #5 makes George Mason University one of the best values in the United States. George Mason University is a public school based in Fairfax, VA. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. The median Biological Physical Science program debt is $23,529. George Mason University alumni report median earnings of $76,343 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. George Mason University has an acceptance rate of 88%. See the full George Mason University profile

#6

College Of William And Mary

Williamsburg, VA

College Of William And Mary ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. Located in Williamsburg, VA, College Of William And Mary is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,734, compared with $51,038 for out-of-state students. Typical Biological Physical Science student debt is $18,935. College Of William And Mary alumni report median earnings of $73,490 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,935 median debt. Roughly 34% of applicants are accepted. More on College Of William And Mary

#7

University Of Maryland College Park

College Park, MD

University Of Maryland College Park landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. University Of Maryland College Park Biological Physical Science students take on a median of $20,836 in debt. University Of Maryland College Park alumni report median earnings of $82,860 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,836 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Maryland College Park

#8

Rice University

Houston, TX

Rice University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Houston, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,247. Graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $89,718 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,904 median debt. The acceptance rate is 8%. More on Rice University

#9

Wright State University Main Campus

Dayton, OH

Wright State University Main Campus landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Dayton, OH, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,991, while out-of-state students pay about $20,691. Students borrow a median of $25,836 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,500. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Wright State University Main Campus profile

#10

University Of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, AK

University Of Alaska Fairbanks came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Located in Fairbanks, AK, University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,083, with out-of-state students paying around $25,892. Students borrow a median of $23,439 to complete their Biological Physical Science program here. Median earnings reach $48,866 ten years out. Set against $23,439 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full University Of Alaska Fairbanks report

#10

Lake Land College

Lake Land College landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Lake Land College

#11

Bennington College

Bennington College placed #11 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. More on Bennington College

#12

College Of San Mateo

College Of San Mateo came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Read more about College Of San Mateo

#13

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Read more about J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

#14

Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. Get the full Cabrillo College report

#15

San Jacinto Community College

San Jacinto Community College came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Read more about San Jacinto Community College

#16

University Of Notre Dame

University Of Notre Dame offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. More on University Of Notre Dame

#17

Pennsylvania Western University

Pennsylvania Western University landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Pennsylvania Western University profile

#18

Mendocino College

Mendocino College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on Mendocino College

#19

Southern Oregon University

Southern Oregon University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. More on Southern Oregon University

#20

Tyler Junior College

Tyler Junior College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. See the full Tyler Junior College profile

#21

Columbia College Sonora

Columbia College Sonora ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. Read the full report on Columbia College Sonora

#22

Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. Read more about Modesto Junior College

#23

Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey Peninsula College placed #23 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. See the full Monterey Peninsula College profile

#24

Diablo Valley College

Diablo Valley College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. See the full Diablo Valley College profile

#25

Dominican University

Dominican University placed #25 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read more about Dominican University

#26

The University Of Texas At San Antonio

The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full The University Of Texas At San Antonio profile

#27

University Of Wisconsin Superior

University Of Wisconsin Superior came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Superior

#28

Cornell University

Cornell University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. See the full Cornell University profile

#29

Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles City College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Los Angeles City College

#30

Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Dakota Wesleyan University

#31

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. Read the full report on Moreno Valley College

#32

The Evergreen State College

The Evergreen State College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. See the full The Evergreen State College profile

#33

University Of The Pacific

University Of The Pacific came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of The Pacific profile

#34

Glendale Community College Glendale Ca

Glendale Community College Glendale Ca landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Glendale Community College Glendale Ca

#35

University Of Maine

University Of Maine offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Get the full University Of Maine report

#36

American River College

American River College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on American River College

#37

Chaffey College

Chaffey College offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about Chaffey College

#38

Community College Of Beaver County

Community College Of Beaver County ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biological Physical Science schools. More on Community College Of Beaver County

#39

Moraine Valley Community College

Moraine Valley Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Moraine Valley Community College

#40

Alaska Pacific University

Alaska Pacific University offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Alaska Pacific University

#41

Coastline Community College

Coastline Community College placed #41 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Coastline Community College

#42

Merritt College

Merritt College placed #42 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Merritt College

#43

Thomas Edison State College

Thomas Edison State College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Thomas Edison State College profile

#44

University Of Alaska Anchorage

University Of Alaska Anchorage placed #44 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Alaska Anchorage report

#45

John Wood Community College

John Wood Community College placed #45 among the best-value Biological Physical Science schools in the United States. Read more about John Wood Community College

#46

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

#47

Kaskaskia College

Kaskaskia College landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Kaskaskia College report

#48

College Of Lake County

College Of Lake County landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on College Of Lake County

#49

Delta State University

Delta State University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Delta State University report

#50

Los Angeles Southwest College

Los Angeles Southwest College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. See the full Los Angeles Southwest College profile