Study Physics in North America

Physics in North America by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for physics in North America

• 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)

Study Physics in North America: common questions

How many physics programmes are there in North America?

892 physics programmes at 257 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a physics degree in North America cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in physics in North America is 29,842 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 21,478 USD and 44,130 USD per year.

Can I study physics in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (892 of 892).

Are any of these physics programmes available online?

46 of the 892 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for physics in North America?

PhD programmes, at a median of 27,622 USD per year, against 29,842 USD for bachelor's programmes.