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2026 Best General Physics Schools in Wisconsin

3 Colleges in the United States
185 General Physics Degrees Awarded
$46,454 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Physics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general physics programs.

College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general physics schools.

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Best Schools for General Physics in Wisconsin

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general physics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Physics

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Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Madison, our #1 school for general physics. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 112 general physics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general physics degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $36,878 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. See the full general physics program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Students looking for a strong general physics program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point, which ranked #2. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 general physics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general physics program make about $41,256 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,161. Read more about the general physics program at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general physics, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates 65% of students within six years. About 16 general physics degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent year. Students who receive their general physics degree from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn around $49,911 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,574 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general physics from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general physics, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Milwaukee. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 general physics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general physics program make about $46,561 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,657. See the full general physics program report for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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University Of Wisconsin River Falls is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general physics, ranking #5. University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of River Falls. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 general physics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin River Falls in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general physics degree from University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn around $62,196 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin River Falls graduates carry a median of $30,000 in student loans. Read more about the general physics program at University Of Wisconsin River Falls

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Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College earned the #6 position for general physics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Kenosha. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 10 general physics students who graduated with this degree at Carthage College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general physics degree recipients from Carthage College generally make around $41,923. Students borrow a median of $25,708 to complete this degree. Read more about the general physics program at Carthage College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 17 schools evaluated.

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