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2027 Best Value Physics Schools in Wisconsin

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,214 Avg Student Debt
$60,588 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Physics Badge [Physics](/majors/physical-sciences/physics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value physics schools.

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2027 Best Value Physics Schools in Wisconsin

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

Best Value Physics Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin La Crosse the best value for a degree in physics in Wisconsin. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public school located in the city of La Crosse. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,070, compared with $19,517 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for physics graduates is $26,292. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse generally make around $54,428. That is a strong return on a $26,292 median debt. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse admits about 76% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in physics will find it at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #2. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Physics graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $36,878. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire one of the best values for physics. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. In-state tuition and fees average $9,642, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. Students borrow a median of $22,574 to complete the physics program here. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $49,911. Set against $22,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire admits about 82% of applicants.

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Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Beloit College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value physics schools. Beloit College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Beloit. Students from in state pay about $60,886 in tuition and fees. Physics graduates carry a median of $25,998 in student loans. Early-career physics graduates make about $33,499. That is a strong return on a $25,998 median debt. Beloit College admits about 63% of applicants.

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Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Kenosha, Carthage College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $38,750. Physics graduates carry a median of $25,708 in student loans. Early-career physics graduates make about $41,923. That is a strong return on a $25,708 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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