2026 Best General Physics Schools in Idaho

General Physics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general physics programs.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general physics schools.

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• Best General Physics Schools in Idaho

Best Schools for General Physics in Idaho

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general physics education in Idaho.

Top Schools in General Physics

1

Brigham Young University Idaho
Rexburg, ID

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

21 General Physics Degrees Awarded

$43,853 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Brigham Young University Idaho this year for general physics. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates 50% of students within six years. About 21 general physics degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Idaho in the most recent year. Graduates of the general physics program make about $43,853 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,287 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general physics from Brigham Young University Idaho

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Boise State University
Boise, ID

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 General Physics Degrees Awarded

$45,813 Median Starting Salary

Boise State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general physics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Boise. Boise State University graduates 59% of students within six years. About 17 general physics degrees were awarded at Boise State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general physics degree from Boise State University earn around $45,813 in the first couple years of their career. Boise State University graduates carry a median of $26,175 in student loans. Get the full general physics details for Boise State University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

• 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.