2026 Best Value Atomic/Molecular Physics Schools in Ohio
[Atomic/Molecular Physics](/majors/physical-sciences/physics/atomic-molecular-physics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong atomic/molecular physics education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for atomic/molecular physics students.
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2026 Best Value Atomic/Molecular Physics Schools in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in atomic/molecular physics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Atomic/Molecular Physics Schools
Leading the list is Ohio State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for atomic/molecular physics in Ohio. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Atomic/molecular Physics graduates carry a median of $23,357 in student loans. Soon after graduation, atomic/molecular physics degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $82,495. Set against $23,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Notes and References
This list is compiled 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.
- 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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