590 Bachelor's Programs in Physics in North America

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.

• University of Central Florida (14)
• University at Buffalo (10)
• University of California, San Diego (8)
• Murray State University (8)
• Appalachian State University (7)
• The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (7)
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (7)
• Wichita State University (7)
• Salisbury University (7)
• Brown University (6)

January intake in North America

43 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.

• Bachelor in Computer Science and Physics — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Applied Physics, BS — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Physics with Teaching — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Biophysics — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Physics — Arizona State University · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Physics — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027

Bachelors in Physics in North America: common questions

How many physics programs are there in North America?

590 physics bachelors programs at 238 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 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 (590 of 590).

Are any of these physics programs available online?

4 of the 590 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.