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2023 Best Physics Schools in Indiana

5 Colleges
$34,543 Avg Salary
$21,589 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Physics School for You

With 87 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physics is the #65 most popular major in Indiana.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Physics Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Indiana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Physics Schools in Indiana

The colleges and universities below are the best for physics majors pursuing a .

Top Indiana Schools in Physics

#1

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

Our analysis found University of Notre Dame to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a degree in Indiana. Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame.

Full Physics at University of Notre Dame Report

#2

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Purdue University - Main Campus is a great place for physics students. Purdue is a fairly large public school located in the city of West Lafayette.

Full Physics at Purdue University - Main Campus Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Bloomington. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Physics Schools in Indiana list. Located in the small city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public school with a very large student population.

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#4

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Out of the 5 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Ball State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Ball State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Muncie.

Full Physics at Ball State University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Physics Schools in Indiana list. IUPUI is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

Full Physics at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Report

Best Physics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 126
Illinois 158
Ohio 136
Wisconsin 76

Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 5,005
Geological & Earth Sciences 2,491
Materials Sciences 448
Astronomy & Astrophysics 371
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 342

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
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