2023 Best Value Physics Schools in the Southwest Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Physics School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, physics was ranked #69 in the country. In fact 13,674 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Physics Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in the Southwest 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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Physics Schools
Our analysis found University of Houston to be the best value school for physics students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UH are $21,891 a year. The average amount in student loans that physics majors at UH take out is $25,399.
In addition to its great value ranking, UH is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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The excellent programs at University of North Texas helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the midsize city of Denton, UNT is a public school with a very large student population.
UNT undergraduate students pay an average of $20,906 in tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 19 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Texas Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lubbock.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Texas Tech are $24,121 per year. Physics majors at Texas Tech take out an average of $27,800 in student loans while working on their egree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Texas Tech also did well on our Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Out of the 19 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the # 4 spot on the list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Edinburg.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UT Rio Grande Valley are $19,333 a year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a great value for physics students. OSU is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at OSU are $24,764 a year.
OSU also claimed a spot on our Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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University of Arizona ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Physics Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a very large student population.
University of Arizona undergraduate students pay an average of $35,153 in tuition and fees each year. On average, physics graduates from University of Arizona take out $25,653 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Sam Houston State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value physics programs. SHSU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Huntsville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SHSU are $18,752 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, SHSU also is in the top 20% of our Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
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Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value physics programs. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Texas A&M College Station undergraduate students pay an average of $38,855 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that physics majors at Texas A&M College Station take out is $19,000.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Texas A&M College Station is ranked #4 for overall quality for physics in the Southwest Region .
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With a ranking of #9, The University of Texas at Austin did quite well on this year’s best value schools for physics students. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UT Austin are $40,996 a year. Physics majors at UT Austin take out an average of $21,533 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $193, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
UT Austin did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Physics Schools in the Southwest Region list. Embry-Riddle Prescott is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Prescott.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Embry-Riddle Prescott are $38,966 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Embry-Riddle Prescott also did well on our Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Request InformationBest Physics Colleges by State
Explore the best physics colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 736 |
| Arizona | 276 |
| Oklahoma | 55 |
| New Mexico | 62 |
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Majors Related to Physics
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
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 19 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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