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2026 Best Value Other Physics Schools in Connecticut

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

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for other physics students.

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• Best Value Other Physics Schools in Connecticut

2026 Best Value Other Physics Schools in Connecticut

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

Best Value Other Physics Schools

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University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

$21,044 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,324 Avg Student Debt

$73,997 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is University Of Connecticut, our #1 best value for other physics in Connecticut. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Typical student debt for other physics graduates is $26,324. Early-career other physics graduates make about $32,341. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

$67,250 In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,357 Avg Student Debt

$100,533 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Yale University one of the best values for other physics. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,250. Typical student debt for other physics graduates is $14,357. Soon after graduation, other physics degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $74,578. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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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 · 3 schools 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.