2023 Best Value Physics Master's Degree Schools in Indiana
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Physics Master's Degree 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.
The Best Value Physics Master's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for physics students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Indiana Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Physics
Our 2023 rankings named Purdue University - Main Campus the best value school in Indiana for physics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Purdue are $9,992 per year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Purdue is ranked #2 for overall quality for physics in Indiana.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Ball State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value physics schools in Indiana. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State is a public school with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Ball State are $10,144 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Ball State also did well on our Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Indiana University - Bloomington helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value physics schools in Indiana. IU Bloomington is a very large public school located in the small city of Bloomington.
IU Bloomington graduate students pay an average of $11,329 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
IU Bloomington not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public college with a very large student population.
IUPUI graduate students pay an average of $10,389 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Notre Dame. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Notre Dame are $58,662 per year.
Notre Dame did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list.
Request InformationBest Value Physics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Value Physics Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 344 |
| Ohio | 393 |
| Illinois | 483 |
| Wisconsin | 264 |
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Physics Related Majors for 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 5 schools only.
- 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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