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2027 Best General Physics Schools in Florida

5 Colleges in the United States
279 General Physics Degrees Awarded
$52,942 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Physics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general physics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Physics in Florida

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general physics education in Florida.

Top Schools in General Physics

1

No school ranked higher than University Of Central Florida this year for general physics. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Orlando. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Central Florida awarded about 66 general physics degrees in the most recent data year. General Physics graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $55,826 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,138. Get the full general physics details for University Of Central Florida

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Students looking for a strong general physics program will find one at Florida State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. About 86% of students finish within six years. Florida State University awarded about 42 general physics degrees in the most recent data year. General Physics graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $51,884 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,765 to complete this degree. See the full general physics program report for Florida State University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best general physics schools. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Florida awarded about 77 general physics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general physics degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $58,388. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general physics from University Of Florida

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Florida International University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best general physics schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Miami. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 general physics students who graduated with this degree at Florida International University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general physics degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $52,517. Typical student debt for the program is $19,349. Get the full general physics details for Florida International University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general physics, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 56 general physics students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general physics program make about $46,094 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete this degree. Get the full general physics details for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

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