Best Physics Schools Near Radcliff, KY (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Radcliff, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs, with tuition ranging from $13,136 to $56,886 per year for indexed programs. Radcliff has a population of about 22,967. Median household income is $60,976 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning physics-related role is Physicists at a median $180,910 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Physics Schools to Radcliff

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer physics programs near Radcliff, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Radcliff city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Radcliff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 29.1 miles from Radcliff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 79%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,899
Avg net price $17,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,136
Out‑of‑state$29,482
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY 30.4 miles from Radcliff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,069
Avg net price $21,499/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Centre College

Danville, KY 64.3 miles from Radcliff
  • 4 year
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,240
Avg net price $20,781/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 64.3 miles from Radcliff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,889
Avg net price $10,990/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY 79.9 miles from Radcliff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,074
Avg net price $14,095/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,840
Out‑of‑state$42,840
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Transylvania University

Lexington, KY 80.3 miles from Radcliff
  • 4 year
56.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,705
Avg net price $21,913/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 89.5 miles from Radcliff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,795
Avg net price $11,040/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,320
Out‑of‑state$21,230
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Berea College

Berea, KY 91.4 miles from Radcliff
  • 4 year
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,150
Avg net price $6,106/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky physics page.

Physics Wages Near Radcliff

Radcliff is part of the Elizabethtown, KY metro area (BLS area code 21060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Physicists $180,910 KY statewide $199,680
Biochemists and Biophysicists $74,710 KY statewide $82,461
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,270 KY statewide $88,598
Mathematicians N/A KY statewide –
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $103,240 KY statewide $113,951
Engineers, All Other $99,830 KY statewide $110,188
Software Developers $95,980 Elizabethtown, KY $105,938
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,560 Elizabethtown, KY $67,947

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Radcliff at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,967 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $60,976 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited physics schools are near Radcliff, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs near Radcliff. The closest is University of Louisville in Louisville, KY (29.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgetown College (79.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying physics roles near Radcliff?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying physics-related roles near Radcliff are: Physicists ($180,910), Atmospheric and Space Scientists ($103,240), Engineers, All Other ($99,830). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Elizabethtown instead of Radcliff?

Elizabethtown, KY is 8.6 miles from Radcliff and has its own set of local physics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Radcliff an affordable place to study physics?

Radcliff’s median household income of $60,976 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Radcliff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Radcliff

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Radcliff:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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