2023 Best Physics Schools in Indiana
Finding the Best Physics School for You
With 255 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physics is the #85 most popular major in Indiana.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Physics Schools in Indiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Physics Schools in Indiana
The following schools top our list of the Best Physics Colleges.
Top Indiana Schools in Physics
Our analysis found Purdue University - Main Campus to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a degree in Indiana. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, physics graduates from Purdue take out $20,266 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 7 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Notre Dame landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, physics graduates from Notre Dame carry an average student debtload of $19,500.
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The excellent programs at Purdue University Fort Wayne helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in Indiana. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, PFW is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Bloomington landed the # 4 spot on the list. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bloomington.
After completing their degree, physics graduates from IU Bloomington carry an average student debtload of $25,000.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Ball State University is a great place for physics students. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best physics programs. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public college with a very large student population.
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Valparaiso University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best physics programs. Valpo is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Valparaiso.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 344 |
| Ohio | 393 |
| Illinois | 483 |
| Wisconsin | 264 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Physics
One of 8 majors within the area of study, physics has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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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