2026 Best Value Atomic/Molecular Physics Schools in the The Plains States Region
[Atomic/Molecular Physics](/majors/physical-sciences/physics/atomic-molecular-physics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong atomic/molecular physics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for atomic/molecular physics students.
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2026 Best Value Atomic/Molecular Physics Schools in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in atomic/molecular physics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Atomic/Molecular Physics Schools
Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 best value for atomic/molecular physics in the The Plains States Region. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for atomic/molecular physics graduates is $23,594. Soon after graduation, atomic/molecular physics degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $54,350. That is a strong return on a $23,594 median debt. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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