Best Physics Schools Near Holland, MI (2026)

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

Holland, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs, with tuition ranging from $39,350 to $54,222 per year for indexed programs. Holland has a population of about 34,266. Median household income is $72,905 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning physics-related role is Biochemists and Biophysicists at a median $109,340 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Physics Schools to Holland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer physics programs near Holland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Holland 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 Holland. 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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Hope College

Holland, MI 1.4 miles from Holland
  • 4 year
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,427
Avg net price $27,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Physics Wages Near Holland

Holland is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Physicists $94,520 MI statewide $98,974
Biochemists and Biophysicists $109,340 MI statewide $114,492
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $103,780 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $108,670
Mathematicians $65,510 MI statewide $68,597
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $103,210 MI statewide $108,073
Engineers, All Other $102,920 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $107,770
Software Developers $107,520 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $112,586
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,730 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $66,733

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.

Holland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,266 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $72,905 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited physics schools are near Holland, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs near Holland. The closest is Hope College in Holland, MI (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Michigan University (41.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying physics roles near Holland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying physics-related roles near Holland are: Biochemists and Biophysicists ($109,340), Software Developers ($107,520), Physics Teachers, Postsecondary ($103,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wyoming instead of Holland?

Wyoming, MI is 21.6 miles from Holland 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 Holland an affordable place to study physics?

Holland’s median household income of $72,905 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Holland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Holland

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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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