2026 Best Value Theoretical & Mathematical Physics Schools in Ohio
[Theoretical & Mathematical Physics](/majors/physical-sciences/physics/theoretical-and-mathematical-physics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for theoretical & mathematical physics students.
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2026 Best Value Theoretical & Mathematical Physics Schools in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in theoretical & mathematical physics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Theoretical & Mathematical Physics Schools
Case Western Reserve University earned the #1 spot for value among theoretical & mathematical physics schools in Ohio. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,608. Students borrow a median of $25,292 to complete the theoretical & mathematical physics program here. Early-career theoretical & mathematical physics graduates make about $74,459. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 36%.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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