17 colleges · Wisconsin
Physics colleges in Wisconsin
17 colleges in Wisconsin offer a bachelor's degree in physics (9 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $66,754 a year after graduating, compared with $54,230 nationally.
All physics programs in Wisconsin
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI | 16 | $71,379 | $87,033 | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI | 15 | $70,019 | $85,638 | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI | 9 | $63,488 | $80,594 | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI | 49 | $53,377 | $77,380 | $20,375 |
| Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Edgewood UniversityMadison, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WI | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ripon CollegeRipon, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Wisconsin offer physics?
17 colleges in Wisconsin awarded bachelor's degrees in physics in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 9 of them public.
Where do physics graduates earn the most in Wisconsin?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, with median earnings of $87,033 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Physics nationwide · All colleges in Wisconsin
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.