2027 Best Physics Schools in South Carolina
Physics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their physics programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for physics students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Physics in South Carolina
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall physics education in South Carolina.
Top Schools in Physics
No school ranked higher than Furman University this year for physics. Set in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Furman University graduates 79% of students within six years. Furman University awarded about 11 physics degrees in the most recent data year. Physics graduates of Furman University earn a median of $36,520 early in their careers. Furman University graduates carry a median of $23,764 in student loans.
See the full physics program report for Furman University
Clemson University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physics, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Clemson. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 34 physics degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Physics graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $53,834 early in their careers. Clemson University graduates carry a median of $23,783 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
