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2024 Best Physics Education Schools in the Plains States Region

4 Colleges in the Plains States Region
8 Physics Teacher Education Degrees Awarded
Physics Education is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #883 out of the 1506 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for physics education students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 8 degrees in physics education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physics Education School

Best Physics Education Schools in the Plains States Region The physics teacher education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Physics Education rankings. For our Best Overall Physics Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Physics Education Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Physics Teacher Education

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physics Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Physics Education in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the physics teacher education degree levels they offer.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Physics Teacher Education

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Minnesota State University - Mankato is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physics education. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public university located in the city of Mankato. A Best Colleges rank of #351 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Minnesota State Mankato is a great university overall.More information about a degree in physics education from Minnesota State University - Mankato

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA

Every student who is interested in physics education needs to take a look at University of Northern Iowa. UNI is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Cedar Falls. A Best Colleges rank of #199 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNI is a great university overall.

There were approximately 2 physics education students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in physics education from University of Northern Iowa

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
33.3% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Martin Luther College if you want to pursue a degree in physics education. MLC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of New Ulm.

There were about 3 physics education students who graduated with this degree at MLC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in physics education from Martin Luther College

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KS

Wichita State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in physics education. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were roughly 2 physics education students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in physics education from Wichita State University

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Minnesota State University - Moorhead is a great decision for students interested in a degree in physics education. Located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 25th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.More information about a degree in physics education from Minnesota State University - Moorhead

Best Physics Education Colleges by State

Explore the best physics education schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 742 3
Missouri 693 0
Iowa 648 2
Kansas 599 3
Nebraska 500 0
North Dakota 416 0

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One of 37 majors within the Teacher Education Subject Specific area of study, Physics Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching 969
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 640
Reading Teacher Education 579
Music Education 562
English & Language Arts Education 268
Agricultural Teacher Education 243
Mathematics Education 240
Social Studies Education 201
Art Education 168
Science Education 168

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