Study Physics in the United States

Physics in the United States 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 the United States

• 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 Wyoming (10)

Study Physics in the United States: common questions

How many physics programmes are there in the United States?

789 physics programmes at 218 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a physics degree in the United States cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in physics in the United States is 31,370 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 22,466 USD and 44,238 USD per year.

Can I study physics in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (789 of 789).

Are any of these physics programmes available online?

44 of the 789 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for physics in the United States?

Master's programmes, at a median of 29,808 USD per year, against 31,370 USD for bachelor's programmes.