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2026 Best Value General Physics Schools in Minnesota

4 Colleges in the United States
$23,037 Avg Student Debt
$67,294 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Physics Badge [General Physics](/majors/physical-sciences/physics/general-physics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general physics education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general physics schools.

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2026 Best Value General Physics Schools in Minnesota

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

Best Value General Physics Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 best value for general physics in Minnesota. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Typical student debt for general physics graduates is $23,594. General Physics graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $54,350 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,594 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Minnesota Duluth one of the best values for general physics. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,608 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. Typical student debt for general physics graduates is $24,624. Early-career general physics graduates make about $46,572. That is a strong return on a $24,624 median debt. University Of Minnesota Duluth admits about 89% of applicants.

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

A rank of #3 makes St Olaf College one of the best values for general physics. St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,760. General Physics graduates carry a median of $23,762 in student loans. General Physics graduates of St Olaf College earn a median of $40,848 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 48%.

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Carleton College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general physics, landing the #4 spot this year. Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,892. General Physics graduates carry a median of $17,566 in student loans. General Physics graduates of Carleton College earn a median of $45,096 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,566 median debt. Roughly 20% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in general physics will find it at Bethel University Minnesota, which ranked #5. Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Students from in state pay about $44,226 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,639 to complete the general physics program here. General Physics graduates of Bethel University Minnesota earn a median of $61,465 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,639 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 20 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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