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2027 Best General Physics Schools in the Southwest Region

20 Colleges in the United States
796 General Physics Degrees Awarded
$51,461 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Physics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general physics programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools to find the best for general physics students.

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Best Schools for General Physics in the Southwest Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general physics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Physics

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Rice University
Houston, TX

Our analysis ranked Rice University the best school in the country for a degree in general physics. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 53 general physics degrees were awarded at Rice University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general physics program make about $75,299 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,904. See the full general physics program report for Rice University

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A rank of #2 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the top schools for general physics. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 72 general physics students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. General Physics graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $53,329 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,522. See the full general physics program report for Texas A And M University College Station

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Students looking for a strong general physics program will find one at University Of Arizona, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. University Of Arizona awarded about 47 general physics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general physics degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $107,496. Students borrow a median of $20,650 to complete this degree. Get the full general physics details for University Of Arizona

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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general physics, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 122 general physics degrees in the most recent data year. General Physics graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $36,832 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,333 to complete this degree. See the full general physics program report for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Texas Tech University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general physics, ranking #5. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 general physics students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general physics program make about $57,435 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in general physics from Texas Tech University

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The University Of Texas At Dallas placed #6 among the best general physics schools. Located in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 54 general physics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Dallas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general physics degree from The University Of Texas At Dallas earn around $58,507 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,875 to complete this degree. Read more about the general physics program at The University Of Texas At Dallas

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University Of Houston placed #7 among the best general physics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Houston. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 46 general physics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general physics degree recipients from University Of Houston generally make around $57,529. University Of Houston graduates carry a median of $25,925 in student loans. Get the full general physics details for University Of Houston

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New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology came in at #8 for general physics this year. This small public university is located in the town of Socorro. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 19 general physics degrees were awarded at New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their general physics degree from New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology earn around $64,561 in the first couple years of their career. New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology graduates carry a median of $18,747 in student loans. Read more about the general physics program at New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

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Texas State University San Marcos ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best general physics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Marcos. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 general physics degrees were awarded at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent year. Students who receive their general physics degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $41,737 in the first couple years of their career. Texas State University San Marcos graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. See the full general physics program report for Texas State University San Marcos

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Arizona State University earned the #10 position for general physics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 59 general physics students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general physics program make about $30,503 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,700 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general physics from Arizona State University

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University Of North Texas landed the #11 spot for general physics this year. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 32 general physics degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas in the most recent year. Graduates of the general physics program make about $49,157 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,200. More information about a degree in general physics from University Of North Texas

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #12 among the best general physics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Albuquerque. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. University Of New Mexico Main Campus awarded about 27 general physics degrees in the most recent data year. General Physics graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $49,983 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,738 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general physics from University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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Austin Community College District landed the #13 spot for general physics this year. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. Austin Community College District awarded about 11 general physics degrees in the most recent data year. General Physics graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,519 to complete this degree. Read more about the general physics program at Austin Community College District

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The University Of Texas At Arlington ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best general physics schools. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 32 general physics degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent year. General Physics graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of $34,611 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,314. More information about a degree in general physics from The University Of Texas At Arlington

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Arizona State University Skysong placed #15 among the best general physics schools. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public university. There were roughly 35 general physics students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general physics degree from Arizona State University Skysong earn around $30,503 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,700 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general physics from Arizona State University Skysong

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Tulsa Community College placed #16 among the best general physics schools. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 28 general physics students who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general physics program make about $41,718 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,789. More information about a degree in general physics from Tulsa Community College

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The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #17 for general physics this year. Located in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas At El Paso awarded about 20 general physics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general physics program make about $48,335 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,819. Read more about the general physics program at The University Of Texas At El Paso

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Arizona Western College came in at #18 for general physics this year. This large public university is located in the city of Yuma. About 22 general physics degrees were awarded at Arizona Western College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general physics degree recipients from Arizona Western College generally make around $44,895. More information about a degree in general physics from Arizona Western College

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #19 spot for general physics this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 33 general physics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general physics degree from The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn around $36,328 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,508. More information about a degree in general physics from The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #20 for general physics this year. Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public school located in the town of Commerce. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 general physics students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University Commerce in the most recent data year. General Physics graduates of Texas A And M University Commerce earn a median of $65,563 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,796 to complete this degree. See the full general physics program report for Texas A And M University Commerce

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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 · 20 schools evaluated.

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