Best Physics Schools Near Ferguson, MO (2026)

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

Ferguson, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs. Ferguson has a population of about 18,350. Median household income is $46,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning physics-related role is Physicists at a median $140,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Physics Schools to Ferguson

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

Saint Louis, MO 2.8 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,037
Avg net price $15,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO 7.0 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
85.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,182
Avg net price $21,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 167

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 8.4 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,783
Avg net price $24,398/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Westminster College

Fulton, MO 89.7 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,199
Avg net price $24,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO 97.1 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,957
Avg net price $16,298/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 107.7 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,030
Avg net price $15,882/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 110.3 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,403
Avg net price $20,268/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO 157.4 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,280
Avg net price $12,780/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Physics Wages Near Ferguson

Ferguson is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Physicists $140,460 MO statewide $147,697
Biochemists and Biophysicists $79,550 St. Louis, MO-IL $83,649
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $102,530 St. Louis, MO-IL $107,813
Mathematicians N/A MO statewide –
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $111,650 St. Louis, MO-IL $117,403
Engineers, All Other $103,880 St. Louis, MO-IL $109,232
Software Developers $129,030 St. Louis, MO-IL $135,678
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,130 St. Louis, MO-IL $65,331

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.

Ferguson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,350 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $46,106 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited physics schools are near Ferguson, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs near Ferguson. The closest is University of Missouri-St Louis in Saint Louis, MO (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (16.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying physics roles near Ferguson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying physics-related roles near Ferguson are: Physicists ($140,460), Software Developers ($129,030), Atmospheric and Space Scientists ($111,650). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Florissant instead of Ferguson?

Florissant, MO is 3.9 miles from Ferguson 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 Ferguson an affordable place to study physics?

Ferguson’s median household income of $46,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ferguson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Ferguson

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

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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