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2026 Best Value Engineering Physics Schools in Kentucky
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in engineering physics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Engineering Physics Schools
Murray State University earned the #1 spot for value among engineering physics schools in Kentucky. Set in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,900, with out-of-state students paying around $19,836. Students borrow a median of $19,521 to complete the engineering physics program here. Soon after graduation, engineering physics degree recipients from Murray State University generally make around $58,025. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Notes and References
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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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[Engineering Physics](/majors/engineering/engineering-physics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
