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2026 Best Physics Schools in Kansas

1 Colleges in the United States
25 Physics Degrees Awarded
$56,289 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 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 Kansas

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

Top Schools in Physics

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Our analysis ranked University Of Kansas the best school in the country for a degree in physics. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. University Of Kansas awarded about 25 physics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physics program make about $56,289 in their early career. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. See the full physics program report for University Of Kansas

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 14 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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