Best Physics Schools Near Raymore, MO (2026)

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

Raymore, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs. Raymore has a population of about 23,849. Median household income is $103,158 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning physics-related role is Physicists at a median $141,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Physics Schools to Raymore

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

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO 17.0 miles from Raymore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,102
Avg net price $25,884/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 17.3 miles from Raymore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,637
Avg net price $13,310/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO 30.8 miles from Raymore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,268
Avg net price $17,562/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO 109.4 miles from Raymore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,885
Avg net price $16,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 115.0 miles from Raymore
  • 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

#6

Drury University

Springfield, MO 126.6 miles from Raymore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,694
Avg net price $20,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 128.0 miles from Raymore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,827
Avg net price $17,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 200

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Westminster College

Fulton, MO 134.8 miles from Raymore
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri physics page.

Physics Wages Near Raymore

Raymore is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). 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 $141,200 Kansas City, MO-KS $152,649
Biochemists and Biophysicists $95,990 Kansas City, MO-KS $103,773
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $99,970 MO statewide $108,076
Mathematicians N/A MO statewide –
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $117,810 Kansas City, MO-KS $127,362
Engineers, All Other $93,330 Kansas City, MO-KS $100,897
Software Developers $124,990 Kansas City, MO-KS $135,124
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,200 Kansas City, MO-KS $66,162

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.

Raymore at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,849 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $103,158 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited physics schools are near Raymore, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs near Raymore. The closest is Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO (17.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Kansas (43.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying physics roles near Raymore?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying physics-related roles near Raymore are: Physicists ($141,200), Software Developers ($124,990), Atmospheric and Space Scientists ($117,810). 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 Belton instead of Raymore?

Belton, MO is 4.2 miles from Raymore 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 Raymore an affordable place to study physics?

Raymore’s median household income of $103,158 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Raymore 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 Raymore

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

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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