2027 Best Value Physics Schools in Missouri
[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 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value physics schools.
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2027 Best Value Physics Schools in Missouri
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the physics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Physics Schools
University Of Missouri Kansas City earned the #1 spot for value among physics schools in Missouri. Located in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,371, while out-of-state students pay about $32,271. Students borrow a median of $23,741 to complete the physics program here. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from University Of Missouri Kansas City generally make around $60,324. That is a strong return on a $23,741 median debt. University Of Missouri Kansas City admits about 72% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Missouri State University Springfield one of the best values for physics. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Typical student debt for physics graduates is $24,408. Early-career physics graduates make about $46,503. Set against $24,408 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value physics schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Physics graduates carry a median of $16,005 in student loans. Early-career physics graduates make about $53,134. That is a strong return on a $16,005 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Washington University In St Louis is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physics, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,790. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete the physics program here. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $68,303. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Washington University In St Louis admits about 12% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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 · 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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