by our College Data Analytics TeamPhysics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for physics students.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Colorado College, our #1 school for physics. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 12 physics degrees were awarded at Colorado College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from Colorado College generally make around $37,342. Typical student debt for the program is $17,921. Read more about the physics program at Colorado College
Colorado State University Fort Collins is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physics, ranking #2. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 physics students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physics degree from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn around $51,927 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,843 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physics from Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best physics schools. University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public school located in the city of Boulder. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 147 physics degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent year. Students who receive their physics degree from University Of Colorado Boulder earn around $41,874 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,635. More information about a degree in physics from University Of Colorado Boulder
University Of Colorado Denver is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physics, ranking #4. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. About 46% of students finish within six years. University Of Colorado Denver awarded about 25 physics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from University Of Colorado Denver generally make around $66,288. University Of Colorado Denver graduates carry a median of $26,582 in student loans. More information about a degree in physics from University Of Colorado Denver
University Of Northern Colorado is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physics, ranking #5. Set in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. University Of Northern Colorado awarded about 11 physics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physics program make about $34,373 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the physics program at University Of Northern Colorado
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.
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