2023 Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Physics School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, physics was ranked #62 in the country. In fact 3,727 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for physics majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Physics Schools
Our analysis found University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The excellent programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in the Plains States Region . Iowa State is a very large public school located in the city of Ames.
The excellent programs at University of Missouri - St Louis helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in the Plains States Region . UMSL is a large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Duluth. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Duluth.
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University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbia.
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Wichita State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for physics students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a large student population.
University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #8 on this year’s Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Kansas landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best physics programs. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a very large student population.
Creighton University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best physics programs. Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Omaha.
Best Physics Colleges by State
Explore the best physics colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 38 |
| Minnesota | 37 |
| Iowa | 27 |
| Kansas | 25 |
| Nebraska | 20 |
| North Dakota | 8 |
| South Dakota | 10 |
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Physics Related Rankings by Major
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Physics
| 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 10 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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