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Best Physics Schools in Minnesota

2023 Best Physics Schools in Minnesota

7 Colleges
$55,327 Avg Salary
$22,718 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Physics School for You

With 236 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physics is the #71 most popular major in Minnesota.

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.

The Best Physics Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Physics Schools in Minnesota

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

Top Minnesota Schools in Physics

Our 2023 rankings named University of Minnesota - Twin Cities the best school in Minnesota for physics students. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, physics graduates from UMN Twin Cities carry an average student debtload of $24,600.

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#2

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN

The excellent programs at St Olaf College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in Minnesota. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield.

The average amount in student loans that physics majors at St. Olaf take out is $25,000.

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#3

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gustavus Adolphus College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Physics Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the fringe town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, physics graduates from Gustavus Adolphus carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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Carleton College

Northfield, MN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Carleton College is a great place for physics students. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, physics majors at Carleton accumulate an average of around $15,490 in student debt.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Minnesota - Duluth is a great place for physics students. UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth.

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University of Minnesota - Morris ranked #6 on this year’s Best Physics Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the town of Morris, UMN Morris is a public college with a small student population.

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Winona State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Physics Schools in Minnesota list. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona.

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Best Physics Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 134
Kansas 84
Iowa 141
Nebraska 69
North Dakota 23
South Dakota 24

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 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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