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2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

11 Ranked Colleges
105 Degrees Awarded
$24,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physics Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 14,123 people earned their degree in physics, making the major the 67th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, physics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $42,475 and had an average of $22,421 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 767 physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,600 and $24,015 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 105 physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in physics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great physics programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the physics program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 11 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

#1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 14 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree physics students whose families make $75-$110k list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845.

Read more about Physics at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Iowa State is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree physics students whose families make $75-$110k list, Iowa State has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948.

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#2 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #3 spot on the list. Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 masters’s physics degrees to qualified students.

Mizzou also took the #2 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Duluth. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UMN Duluth is a public institution located in Duluth, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Duluth also took the #5 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Duluth are $28,606, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - St Louis. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Missouri - St Louis is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMSL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMSL are $30,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#7 in overall quality

Kansas State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. K -State is a large school located in Manhattan, Kansas that handed out 1 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physics at K -State

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. SD Mines is a public institution located in Rapid City, South Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree physics students whose families make $75-$110k list, SD Mines has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SD Mines are $19,250, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physics at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

#10 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Missouri - Kansas City is located in Kansas City, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s physics degrees to qualified students.

UMKC also took the #10 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City are $26,699, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physics at University of Missouri - Kansas City

#9

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Wichita State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Wichita, Kansas, this fairly large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s physics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WSU, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wichita State University are $15,112.

Read more about Physics at Wichita State University

#10

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#4 in overall quality

University of Kansas came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Kansas is a large public school situated in Lawrence, Kansas. It awarded 1 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

KU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#8 in overall quality

Creighton University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Creighton is a medium-sized school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 5 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Creighton did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton are $18,528, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physics at Creighton University

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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