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Best Physics Schools in Wisconsin

2023 Best Physics Schools in Wisconsin

9 Colleges
$49,256 Avg Salary
$24,184 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Physics School for You

Physics is the #63 most popular major in Wisconsin with 264 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Wisconsin to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Physics Schools in Wisconsin

The colleges and universities below are the best for physics majors pursuing a .

Top Wisconsin Schools in Physics

Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - River Falls to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a degree in Wisconsin. UW - River Falls is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of River Falls.

After completing their degree, physics graduates from UW - River Falls carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Physics Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison.

Physics majors at UW - Madison take out an average of $18,551 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The excellent programs at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in Wisconsin. Located in the city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, physics majors at UW - La Crosse accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a great place for physics students. UW - Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Physics Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best physics programs. Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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University of Wisconsin - Parkside did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for physics students. It came in at #7 on the list. UW - Parkside is a small public school located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha.

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Beloit College

Beloit, WI

Beloit College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best physics programs. Beloit is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Beloit.

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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #9 on this year’s Best Physics Schools in Wisconsin list. UWM is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.

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Best Physics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 344
Ohio 393
Illinois 483
Indiana 255

Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

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 9 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to A. T. Service.

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