2026 Best Physics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University Of Arizona earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Typical Physics student debt is $20,650. See the full University Of Arizona profile

#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

You'll be in good company at Johns Hopkins University, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Johns Hopkins University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,730. Graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Read the full report on Johns Hopkins University

#3

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA

The strong Physics programs at Virginia Commonwealth University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Richmond, VA, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates 63% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,720, compared with $39,884 for out-of-state students. Virginia Commonwealth University Physics students take on a median of $25,250 in debt. Read the full report on Virginia Commonwealth University

#4

New York University

New York, NY

A rank of #4 makes New York University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. The median Physics program debt is $22,750. Get the full New York University report

#5

Austin Peay State University

You'll be in good company at Austin Peay State University, which ranked #5 this year. Read the full report on Austin Peay State University

#6

Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Physics schools. More on Norfolk State University

#7

Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Get the full Pepperdine University report

#8

Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University placed #8 among Physics schools in the United States. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University

#9

University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

University Of Wisconsin La Crosse came in at #9 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

#10

College Of San Mateo

College Of San Mateo landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on College Of San Mateo

#11

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Physics schools. See the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott profile

#12

University Of Alabama At Huntsville

University Of Alabama At Huntsville landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Alabama At Huntsville

#13

Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Eastern Illinois University report

#14

Haverford College

Haverford College placed #14 among Physics schools in the United States. Get the full Haverford College report

#15

Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Northwest Nazarene University report

#16

Reed College

Reed College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. See the full Reed College profile

#17

Riverside City College

Riverside City College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Physics schools. Read the full report on Riverside City College

#18

Rutgers University Newark

Rutgers University Newark ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Physics schools. More on Rutgers University Newark

#19

Sierra College

Sierra College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Sierra College

#20

Suny At Purchase College

Suny At Purchase College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Physics schools. More on Suny At Purchase College

#21

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill report

#22

Vassar College

Vassar College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Physics schools. More on Vassar College

#23

Williams College

Williams College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. See the full Williams College profile

#24

Alabama A And M University

Alabama A And M University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. See the full Alabama A And M University profile

#25

Copiah Lincoln Community College

Copiah Lincoln Community College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Copiah Lincoln Community College

#26

Diablo Valley College

Diablo Valley College landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Diablo Valley College report

#27

Drexel University

Drexel University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Physics schools. Read more about Drexel University

#28

Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University did well this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Eastern Washington University profile

#29

Los Angeles Valley College

Los Angeles Valley College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Physics schools. Get the full Los Angeles Valley College report

#30

Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. See the full Loyola Marymount University profile

#31

Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University did well this year, earning the #31 position. See the full Old Dominion University profile

#32

Calvin College

Calvin College landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Calvin College

#33

Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. More on Utah Valley University

#34

Wittenberg University

Wittenberg University placed #34 among Physics schools in the United States. Read more about Wittenberg University

#35

Edgewood College

Edgewood College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Get the full Edgewood College report

#36

Hastings College

Hastings College placed #36 among Physics schools in the United States. Get the full Hastings College report

#37

New Jersey Institute Of Technology

New Jersey Institute Of Technology landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. See the full New Jersey Institute Of Technology profile

#38

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Saint Louis University Main Campus landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. More on Saint Louis University Main Campus

#39

Otero Junior College

Otero Junior College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on Otero Junior College

#40

University Of Kansas

University Of Kansas landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Kansas

#41

Whitman College

Whitman College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. See the full Whitman College profile

#42

Georgetown University

Georgetown University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Get the full Georgetown University report

#43

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #43 in this year's ranking. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile

#44

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington did well this year, earning the #44 position. More on University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

#45

California State University East Bay

California State University East Bay landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read more about California State University East Bay

#46

Carleton College

Carleton College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on Carleton College

#47

Las Positas College

Las Positas College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read more about Las Positas College

#48

Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Physics schools. Get the full Lipscomb University report

#49

Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Southern State University came in at #49 in this year's ranking. More on Missouri Southern State University

#50

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on Santa Clara University