Best Physics Schools Near Newark, OH (2026)

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

Newark, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs. Newark has a population of about 50,393. Median household income is $58,920 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning physics-related role is Physicists at a median $170,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Physics Schools to Newark

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

Denison University

Granville, OH 5.2 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
61.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,753
Avg net price $40,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH 21.1 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
63.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,830
Avg net price $38,512/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 27.3 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,313
Avg net price $19,237/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 31.2 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 37.4 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
53.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,624
Avg net price $20,897/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 54.2 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $21,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 217

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH 57.3 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,629
Avg net price $23,458/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Marietta College

Marietta, OH 68.7 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,180
Avg net price $21,083/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Physics Wages Near Newark

Newark is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Physicists $170,400 Columbus, OH $178,429
Biochemists and Biophysicists $90,000 OH statewide $94,241
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $101,060 Columbus, OH $105,822
Mathematicians N/A OH statewide –
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $78,580 OH statewide $82,283
Engineers, All Other $99,180 Columbus, OH $103,853
Software Developers $122,340 Columbus, OH $128,105
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,400 Columbus, OH $85,236

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.

Newark at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 50,393 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,920 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.1% 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 Newark, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs near Newark. The closest is Denison University in Granville, OH (5.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio Wesleyan University (37.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying physics roles near Newark?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying physics-related roles near Newark are: Physicists ($170,400), Software Developers ($122,340), Physics Teachers, Postsecondary ($101,060). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Reynoldsburg instead of Newark?

Reynoldsburg, OH is 21.0 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study physics?

Newark’s median household income of $58,920 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Newark

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

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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