2027 Best Physics Schools in Kansas
Physics 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 2 schools to find the best for physics students.
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Best Schools for Physics in Kansas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall physics education in Kansas.
Top Schools in Physics
No school ranked higher than University Of Kansas this year for physics. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 physics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $56,289. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans.
More information about a degree in physics from University Of Kansas
Wichita State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physics, landing the #2 spot this year. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 physics students who graduated with this degree at Wichita State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physics program make about $49,278 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,262.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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.
