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2026 Best Physics Schools in Wisconsin

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

Physics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their physics programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools to find the best for physics students.

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Best Schools for Physics in Wisconsin

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

Top Schools in Physics

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Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Madison, our #1 school for physics. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 112 physics degrees in the most recent data year. Physics graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $36,878 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. More information about a degree in physics from University Of Wisconsin Madison

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

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Students looking for a strong physics program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public university. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire awarded about 16 physics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their 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 physics from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee one of the top schools for physics. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 physics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent data year. Physics graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $46,561 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,657. See the full physics program report for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin River Falls one of the top schools for physics. Set in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 physics degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin River Falls in the most recent year. Physics graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of $62,196 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the physics program at University Of Wisconsin River Falls

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Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College placed #6 among the best physics schools. Carthage College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kenosha. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 physics degrees were awarded at Carthage College in the most recent year. Graduates of the physics program make about $41,923 in their early career. Carthage College graduates carry a median of $25,708 in student loans. More information about a degree in physics from Carthage College

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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 · 17 schools evaluated.

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