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2023 Best Physics Schools in Missouri

4 Colleges
$22,500 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Physics School for You

In 2020-2021, 134 degrees and certificates were awarded to physics students who went to a Missouri college or university. This makes it the #100 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Physics Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Physics Schools in Missouri

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

Top Missouri Schools in Physics

Our analysis found University of Missouri - St Louis to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Physics Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, physics graduates from Mizzou carry an average student debtload of $22,500.

Full Physics at University of Missouri - Columbia Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri State University - Springfield. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Physics Schools in Missouri list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Physics at Missouri State University - Springfield Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Kansas City. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Physics Schools in Missouri list. UMKC is a large public school located in the large city of Kansas City.

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Best Physics Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 236
Kansas 84
Iowa 141
Nebraska 69
North Dakota 23
South Dakota 24

One of 8 majors within the area of study, physics has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 4 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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