Best Physics Schools Near Hazleton, PA (2026)

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

Hazleton, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs. Hazleton has a population of about 29,886. Median household income is $43,379 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning physics-related role is Physicists at a median $210,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Physics Schools to Hazleton

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

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA 21.3 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,498
Avg net price $23,093/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 25.1 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,416
Avg net price $15,699/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA 31.8 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,775
Avg net price $21,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA 34.5 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,107
Avg net price $28,905/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA 35.5 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,652
Avg net price $32,568/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA 37.9 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,860
Avg net price $30,670/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 39.0 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $105,584
Avg net price $36,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA 41.8 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,148
Avg net price $18,134/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Physics Wages Near Hazleton

Hazleton is part of the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area (BLS area code 42540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Physicists $210,990 PA statewide $225,417
Biochemists and Biophysicists $134,090 PA statewide $143,259
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $98,370 PA statewide $105,096
Mathematicians N/A PA statewide –
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $75,890 PA statewide $81,079
Engineers, All Other $96,410 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $103,002
Software Developers $119,960 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $128,162
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,050 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $80,182

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.

Hazleton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 29,886 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,379 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 11.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited physics schools are near Hazleton, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs near Hazleton. The closest is King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA (21.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Scranton (35.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying physics roles near Hazleton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying physics-related roles near Hazleton are: Physicists ($210,990), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($134,090), Software Developers ($119,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wilkes-Barre instead of Hazleton?

Wilkes-Barre, PA is 21.1 miles from Hazleton 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 Hazleton an affordable place to study physics?

Hazleton’s median household income of $43,379 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hazleton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Hazleton

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

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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