2027 Best Value Physics Education Schools in Michigan
[Physics Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/physics-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physics education students.
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2027 Best Value Physics Education Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physics education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Physics Education Schools
Albion College tops our 2027 list of the best value physics education schools in Michigan. Albion College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Albion. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,950. Typical student debt for physics education graduates is $26,047. Soon after graduation, physics education degree recipients from Albion College generally make around $40,829. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Students looking for strong value in physics education will find it at Western Michigan University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Physics Education graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Physics Education graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $48,966 early in their careers. Set against $29,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
A rank of #3 makes Eastern Michigan University one of the best values for physics education. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,990. Physics Education graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Physics Education graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $47,887 early in their careers. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Calvin College one of the best values for physics education. Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,350. Physics Education graduates carry a median of $26,022 in student loans. Early-career physics education graduates make about $44,220. Set against $26,022 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%.
Students looking for strong value in physics education will find it at Hope College, which ranked #5. Hope College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Holland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,484. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the physics education program here. Physics Education graduates of Hope College earn a median of $45,137 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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