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2026 Best Physics Schools in Indiana

3 Colleges in the United States
169 Physics Degrees Awarded
$50,607 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 26 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for physics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Physics in Indiana

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 physics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Physics

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Leading the list is University Of Notre Dame, our #1 school for physics. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 49 physics degrees were awarded at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent year. Physics graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of $69,494 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. See the full physics program report for University Of Notre Dame

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Indiana University Bloomington is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physics, ranking #2. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 physics students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physics degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $52,123. Students borrow a median of $25,687 to complete this degree. See the full physics program report for Indiana University Bloomington

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 93 physics students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physics program make about $30,203 in their early career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,948 in student loans. Get the full physics details for Purdue University Main Campus

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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 · 26 schools evaluated.

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