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2023 Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota

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Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 13,674 people earned their degree in physics, making the major the 68th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, physics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $42,960 and had an average of $22,756 in loans still to pay off.

Across Minnesota, there were 236 physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,327 and $22,718 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota” ranking, we looked at 21 colleges that offer a degree in physics. To top this list, a school must have a successful physics program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota

The colleges and universities below are the best for minnesota physics students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 94 ’s physics degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Physics at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Carleton College
Northfield, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Carleton College. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota. Carleton College is a small school located in Northfield, Minnesota that handed out 19 ’s physics degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Carleton College Physics Report

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Bethel University Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bethel University Minnesota. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified ’s physics students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Physics at Bethel University Minnesota

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St Olaf College
Northfield, Minnesota

Out of the 21 schools in the Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, St Olaf College landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Northfield, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified ’s physics students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full St Olaf College Physics Report

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Out of the 21 schools in the Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the #5 spot on the list. UMN Duluth is located in Duluth, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s physics degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Minnesota - Duluth Physics Report

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University of St Thomas Minnesota did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #6. University of St Thomas Minnesota is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 ’s physics degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Physics at University of St Thomas Minnesota

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Macalester College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #6. Macalester is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 ’s physics degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Macalester College Physics Report

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Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota ranking. This fairly large school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 10 ’s physics degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Physics at Minnesota State Mankato

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Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, Minnesota

Gustavus Adolphus College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota list. Gustavus Adolphus College is located in Saint Peter, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s physics degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physics at Gustavus Adolphus College

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, Minnesota

Saint Johns University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota ranking. Saint Johns University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Collegeville, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Saint Johns University Physics Report

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Winona State University
Winona, Minnesota

Winona State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #9. Winona State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 7 ’s physics degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physics at Winona State University

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Concordia College at Moorhead came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota ranking. Concordia College Moorhead is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Moorhead, Minnesota. It awarded 5 ’s physics degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Physics at Concordia College at Moorhead

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Minnesota State University - Moorhead came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Moorhead, Minnesota, and it awarded 4 ’s physics degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Minnesota State University - Moorhead Physics Report

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Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Cloud State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified ’s physics students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physics at Saint Cloud State University

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University of Minnesota - Morris ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota list. University of Minnesota - Morris is a small public school situated in Morris, Minnesota. It awarded 3 ’s physics degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Physics at University of Minnesota - Morris

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

With a ranking of #16, Hamline University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota list. Hamline is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 2 ’s physics degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Hamline Physics Report

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Augsburg University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Augsburg University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #16. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s physics degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Full Augsburg Physics Report

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College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, Minnesota

College of Saint Benedict came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota ranking. Saint Joseph, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s physics degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #16. This small school is located in Winona, Minnesota, and it awarded 2 ’s physics degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physics at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

St Catherine University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota list. St Catherine University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 1 ’s physics degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Physics at St. Kate’s

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Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physics Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Bemidji, Minnesota, this small public school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s physics students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Physics at Bemidji State University

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