Best Physics Schools Near Alexandria, MN (2026)

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

Alexandria, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs. Alexandria has a population of about 14,579. Median household income is $61,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning physics-related role is Physicists at a median $171,220 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Physics Schools to Alexandria

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

Morris, MN 31.9 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
50.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,919
Avg net price $8,837/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Johns University

Collegeville, MN 51.7 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,786
Avg net price $25,672/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN 55.5 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,260
Avg net price $26,640/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN 63.2 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,813
Avg net price $13,529/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN 95.1 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,527
Avg net price $17,997/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Concordia College at Moorhead

Moorhead, MN 95.1 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,317
Avg net price $24,902/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,170
Out‑of‑state$31,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 121.2 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,020
Avg net price $16,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN 121.2 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,829
Avg net price $23,873/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Physics Wages Near Alexandria

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Physicists $171,220
Biochemists and Biophysicists $81,280
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $107,240
Mathematicians N/A
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $106,270
Engineers, All Other $108,850
Software Developers $130,050
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,460

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.

Alexandria at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 14,579 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,558 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 31.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited physics schools are near Alexandria, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs near Alexandria. The closest is University of Minnesota-Morris in Morris, MN (31.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Minnesota State University Moorhead (95.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying physics roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying physics-related roles in Minnesota are: Physicists ($171,220), Software Developers ($130,050), Engineers, All Other ($108,850). Wages for Alexandria workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Willmar instead of Alexandria?

Willmar, MN is 54.3 miles from Alexandria 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 Alexandria an affordable place to study physics?

Alexandria’s median household income of $61,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alexandria while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Alexandria

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

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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