Universities in North America
892 Physics Programs in North America
- programs
- 892 programs
- universities
- 257 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 29,842 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as BS in Physics in North America and Bachelors in Physics in North America.
North America has 892 physics programs open to international students, at 257 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 29,842 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 21,332 USD and 44,130 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programs
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Physics tuition fees in North America, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Top universities for Physics in North America
Ranked by how many physics programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
- Rice University (20)
- University of Central Florida (14)
- The University of Memphis (13)
- University of Oklahoma (13)
- Indiana University Bloomington (12)
- California Institute of Technology (11)
- University of Colorado Boulder (11)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (10)
- University at Buffalo (10)
- University of Waterloo, Canada (10)
January intake in North America
77 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in Astronomy and Astrophysics — University of Arizona · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Physics — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Physics MS — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Physics — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Physics — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Computer Science and Physics — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
Study Physics in North America: common questions
- How many physics programs are there in North America?
- 892 physics programs at 257 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in physics in North America is 29,842 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 21,332 USD and 44,130 USD a year.
- Can I study physics in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the physics programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (892 of 892).
- Are any of these physics programs available online?
- 46 of the 892 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for physics in North America?
- PhD programs, at a median annual fee of 27,622 USD, against 29,842 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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