2027 Best Value Physics Schools in Indiana
[Physics](/majors/physical-sciences/physics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physics students.
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2027 Best Value Physics Schools in Indiana
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Physics Schools
Our analysis ranked Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis the best value for a degree in physics in Indiana. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,762, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,146 to complete the physics program here. Physics graduates of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn a median of $56,930 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,146 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
A rank of #2 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the best values for physics. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Students borrow a median of $21,948 to complete the physics program here. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $30,203. Set against $21,948 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value physics schools. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Physics graduates carry a median of $25,687 in student loans. Physics graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $52,123 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,687 median debt. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in physics will find it at University Of Notre Dame, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,025. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the physics program here. Early-career physics graduates make about $69,494. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 11%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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).
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