2027 Best Value Physics Education Schools in Indiana
[Physics Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/physics-education/) 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 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for physics education students.
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2027 Best Value Physics Education Schools in Indiana
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the physics education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Physics Education Schools
For return on investment in physics education, no school beat Ball State University this year. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. Students from in state pay about $11,082 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,630. Typical student debt for physics education graduates is $24,998. Early-career physics education graduates make about $47,863. That is a strong return on a $24,998 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in physics education will find it at Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global, which ranked #2. Located in the rural area of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,648. Students borrow a median of $33,307 to complete the physics education program here. Physics Education graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global earn a median of $53,372 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $33,307 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in physics education will find it at Taylor University, which ranked #3. Located in the rural area of Upland, Taylor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,490. Physics Education graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Early-career physics education graduates make about $45,090. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Taylor University admits about 74% of applicants.
Trine University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physics education, landing the #4 spot this year. Trine University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Angola. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,560. Typical student debt for physics education graduates is $25,765. Early-career physics education graduates make about $54,881. Set against $25,765 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- 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 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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