by our College Data Analytics Team
[Physics](/majors/physical-sciences/physics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong physics education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value physics schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the physics degrees they offer, see the list below.
University Of Delaware earned the #1 spot for value among physics schools in Delaware. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. Typical student debt for physics graduates is $26,572. Early-career physics graduates make about $52,741. Set against $26,572 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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