2027 Best Value Physics Education Schools in the Southeast Region
[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 the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physics education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Physics Education Schools
Arkansas Tech University tops our 2027 list of the best value physics education schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,674, while out-of-state students pay about $14,668. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the physics education program here. Soon after graduation, physics education degree recipients from Arkansas Tech University generally make around $41,160. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arkansas Tech University admits about 96% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Coastal Carolina University one of the best values for physics education. Set in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,640, while out-of-state students pay about $29,628. Typical student debt for physics education graduates is $27,174. Soon after graduation, physics education degree recipients from Coastal Carolina University generally make around $38,272. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Louisville earned it the #3 place for physics education. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,136, with out-of-state students paying around $29,482. Physics Education graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Physics Education graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $56,181 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Roanoke College earned it the #4 place for physics education. Located in the suburb of Salem, Roanoke College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $38,068 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,940 to complete the physics education program here. Physics Education graduates of Roanoke College earn a median of $33,725 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Liberty University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value physics education schools. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Students borrow a median of $27,414 to complete the physics education program here. Physics Education graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $50,560 early in their careers. Set against $27,414 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 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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