2023 Best Value Physics Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Physics School for You
Physics is the #69 most popular major in the country with 13,674 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Physics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 56 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for physics students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Physics Schools
Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Pembroke to be the best value school for physics students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Pembroke.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 per year.
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Out of the 56 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, East Tennessee State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. ETSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Johnson City.
ETSU undergraduate students pay an average of $12,740 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Physics Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are $14,530 per year. Physics majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus take out an average of $23,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Christopher Newport University is a great value for physics students. CNU is a small public school located in the midsize city of Newport News.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CNU are $27,790 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CNU also is in the top 10% of our Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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The excellent programs at University of North Alabama helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNA are $20,220 a year.
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University of West Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for physics students. It came in at #6 on the list. University of West Georgia is a large public school located in the town of Carrollton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of West Georgia are $17,576 per year.
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Florida Atlantic University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value physics programs. Located in the city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FAU are $17,324 per year.
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Georgia Southern University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Physics Schools in the Southeast Region list. GaSou is a fairly large public school located in the town of Statesboro.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GaSou are $17,539 per year.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USF Tampa are $17,324 a year. After completing their degree, physics graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debtload of $24,500.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, USF Tampa also is in the top 20% of our Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Austin Peay State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Physics Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Austin Peay State University are $13,975 a year.
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Explore the best physics colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 244 |
| Virginia | 353 |
| North Carolina | 356 |
| Florida | 358 |
| Tennessee | 156 |
| Kentucky | 77 |
| South Carolina | 107 |
| Louisiana | 93 |
| Arkansas | 80 |
| Alabama | 117 |
| Mississippi | 45 |
| West Virginia | 44 |
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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 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 25 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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