by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for physics education students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4 degrees in physics education to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The physics teacher education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Physics Education rankings. For our Best Overall Physics Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physics Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the physics teacher education degree levels they offer.
It is hard to beat North Dakota State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in physics education. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #382 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means North Dakota State University is a great university overall.More information about a degree in physics education from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
It's hard to beat Martin Luther College if you want to pursue a degree in physics education. MLC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of New Ulm.More information about a degree in physics education from Martin Luther College
Any student pursuing a degree in physics education needs to take a look at Emporia State University. Located in the town of Emporia, ESU is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 11th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.More information about a degree in physics education from Emporia State University
Minnesota State University - Moorhead is a good decision for students interested in a degree in physics education. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 30th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 1 physics education students who graduated with this degree at MSU Moorhead in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in physics education from Minnesota State University - MoorheadExplore the best physics education colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
One of 37 majors within the Teacher Education Subject Specific area of study, Physics Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching & Coaching | 1,037 |
| Other Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 670 |
| Music Education | 663 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 571 |
| Mathematics Education | 269 |
| English & Language Arts Education | 241 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 238 |
| Social Studies Education | 171 |
| Science Education | 168 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 149 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
