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2026 Best Value General Physics Schools in Alabama

[General Physics](/majors/physical-sciences/physics/general-physics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general physics education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for general physics students.

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• Best Value General Physics Schools in Alabama

2026 Best Value General Physics Schools in Alabama

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general physics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Physics Schools

1

University Of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

$12,132 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,797 Avg Student Debt

$61,767 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is University Of Alabama At Huntsville, our #1 best value for general physics in Alabama. Located in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,132, compared with $26,408 for out-of-state students. General Physics graduates carry a median of $24,797 in student loans. General Physics graduates of University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn a median of $62,903 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,797 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.

2

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

$12,890 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,803 Avg Student Debt

$65,337 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in general physics will find it at Auburn University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,890, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. General Physics graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general physics degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $55,422. Set against $22,803 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.