Best Physics Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 9 colleges offering Physics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 63 recent graduates. Graduates in Pennsylvania earn $34,188 on average within two years — 21% below the national average of $43,163. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in PA

$34,188

PA Avg. Earnings

$43,163

National Avg.

135

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Physics in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (7)

$31,840

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$38,884

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $7,044 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Physics Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 85.5%

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA · Public

$30,228

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $50,536

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 95.7%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

$30,228

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $50,536

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 54.2%

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

Abington, PA · Public

$30,228

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $50,536

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 92.0%

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA · Public

$36,674

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 94.8%

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 94.8%

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 91.2%

Villanova University

Villanova, PA · Private

$45,198

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 25.1%

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private

$32,569

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 91.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Physics in Pennsylvania?

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ranks #1 for Physics in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 9 schools offering Physics programs in the state.

How much do Physics graduates earn in Pennsylvania?

Physics graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $34,188 within two years of graduation. This is 21% below the national average of $43,163 for this major.

What is the hardest Physics school to get into in Pennsylvania?

Villanova University is the most selective Physics program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 25.1%. The average acceptance rate across Physics programs in the state is 80.5%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Physics in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, private Physics programs produce average earnings of $38,884 vs $31,840 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Pennsylvania

Computer Science $73,789 Chemical Engineering $71,780 Business/Managerial Economics $71,719 Computer Engineering $71,107 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $67,419 Architectural Engineering $66,081 Computer and Information Sciences, General $64,679 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,105

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.