Best Physics Schools Near Denison, TX (2026)

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

Denison, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs, with tuition ranging from $48,680 to $85,606 per year for indexed programs. Denison has a population of about 25,347. Median household income is $60,821 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning physics-related role is Physicists at a median $184,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Physics Schools to Denison

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

Austin College

Sherman, TX 7.8 miles from Denison
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
58.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 48%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,296
Avg net price $21,107/yr
Tuition
In‑state$48,680
Out‑of‑state$48,680
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 50.5 miles from Denison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,010
Avg net price $15,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 138

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX 52.1 miles from Denison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $11,841/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX 54.4 miles from Denison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,227
Avg net price $18,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 64.3 miles from Denison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,354
Avg net price $40,892/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,040
Out‑of‑state$67,040
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Dallas

Irving, TX 66.2 miles from Denison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,285
Avg net price $22,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 77.7 miles from Denison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,199
Avg net price $13,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 85.8 miles from Denison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,424
Avg net price $36,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Physics Wages Near Denison

Denison is part of the Sherman-Denison, TX metro area (BLS area code 43300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Physicists $184,040 TX statewide $196,205
Biochemists and Biophysicists $97,510 TX statewide $103,955
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $97,760 TX statewide $104,222
Mathematicians N/A TX statewide –
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $84,990 TX statewide $90,608
Engineers, All Other $115,810 TX statewide $123,465
Software Developers $128,630 Sherman-Denison, TX $137,132
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,530 Sherman-Denison, TX $66,663

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.

Denison at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,347 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $60,821 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited physics schools are near Denison, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs near Denison. The closest is Austin College in Sherman, TX (7.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Methodist University (64.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying physics roles near Denison?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying physics-related roles near Denison are: Physicists ($184,040), Software Developers ($128,630), Engineers, All Other ($115,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Sherman instead of Denison?

Sherman, TX is 9.5 miles from Denison 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 Denison an affordable place to study physics?

Denison’s median household income of $60,821 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Denison while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Denison

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

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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