2023 Best Physics Schools in Minnesota
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 analysis found University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. 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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Out of the 7 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, St Olaf College landed the # 2 spot on the list. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Northfield.
The average amount in student loans that physics majors at St. Olaf take out is $25,000.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Gustavus Adolphus College is a great place for physics students. Located in the fringe town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus is a private not-for-profit school 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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The excellent programs at Carleton College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in Minnesota. 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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Out of the 7 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the # 5 spot on the list. UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Duluth.
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University of Minnesota - Morris landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best physics programs. Located in the town of Morris, UMN Morris is a public school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #7, Winona State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students. Winona State is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Winona.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 134 |
| Kansas | 84 |
| Iowa | 141 |
| Nebraska | 69 |
| North Dakota | 23 |
| South Dakota | 24 |
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Physics Related Rankings by Major
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Physics
| 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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