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2027 Best Value Physics Schools in Florida

5 Colleges in the United States
$18,950 Avg Student Debt
$61,913 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Physics Badge [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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physics students.

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2027 Best Value Physics Schools in Florida

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

Best Value Physics Schools

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida tops our 2027 list of the best value physics schools in Florida. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for physics graduates is $13,750. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $58,388. That is a strong return on a $13,750 median debt. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.

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Florida International University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value physics schools. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. In-state tuition and fees average $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Typical student debt for physics graduates is $19,349. Physics graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $52,517 early in their careers. Set against $19,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 55%.

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Students looking for strong value in physics will find it at University Of South Florida Main Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,410, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for physics graduates is $22,750. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $46,094. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Central Florida one of the best values for physics. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. Students from in state pay about $6,368 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,467. Students borrow a median of $18,138 to complete the physics program here. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $55,826. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

A rank of #5 makes Florida State University one of the best values for physics. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,517 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,683. Physics graduates carry a median of $20,765 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $51,884. Set against $20,765 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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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