by our College Data Analytics Team
[Physics Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/physics-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value physics education schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physics education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Abilene Christian University earned the #1 spot for value among physics education schools in Texas. Set in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,200 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for physics education graduates is $27,000. Early-career physics education graduates make about $56,463. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 66%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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