2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Physics Bachelor's Degree 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.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 81 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Physics program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Minnesota - Twin Cities the most popular school in the Plains States Region for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 65 students majoring in physics at UMN Twin Cities, 85% are male and 15% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, physics graduates from UMN Twin Cities carry an average student debt load of $23,998.
Request Information
Out of the 81 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the small city of Ames.
Of the 22 students majoring in physics at Iowa State, 86% are male and 14% are female.
Full Physics at Iowa State University Report
Request Information
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Iowa is a great place for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 23% of the physics majors at the school.
Read full report on Physics at University of Iowa
Request Information
Out of the 81 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grinnell College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Grinnell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Grinnell.
Women make up 26% of the physics majors at the school.
Request Information
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Carleton College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physics schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 19 students majoring in physics at Carleton, 63% are male and 37% are female.
Read full report on Physics at Carleton College
Request Information
Coe College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Coe is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.
Women make up 33% of the physics majors at the school.
Read full report on Physics at Coe College
Request Information
Bethel University Minnesota landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree physics programs. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 17% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 83% are male.
Request Information
University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.
Of the 17 students majoring in physics at Mizzou, 88% are male and 12% are female.
Full Physics at University of Missouri - Columbia Report
Request Information
University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree physics programs. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 13% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 87% are male.
Request Information
Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree physics programs. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Rolla.
Of the 15 students majoring in physics at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 87% are male and 13% are female.
Full Physics at Missouri University of Science and Technology Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #11, University of Kansas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a very large student population.
About 29% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 71% are male.
Read full report on Physics at University of Kansas
Request Information
St Olaf College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Northfield.
Of the 14 students majoring in physics at St. Olaf, 64% are male and 36% are female.
Full Physics at St Olaf College Report
Request InformationHonorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Creighton University | Omaha, NE |
| 14 | University of St Thomas Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN |
| 14 | Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN |
| 14 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, NE |
Best Physics Colleges by State
Explore the best physics colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 134 |
| Minnesota | 236 |
| Kansas | 84 |
| Iowa | 141 |
| Nebraska | 69 |
| North Dakota | 23 |
| South Dakota | 24 |
Majors Related to Physics
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to A. T. Service.
_main_lecture_hall_1972.jpg){kind=link}
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.