Physics · Montana

Physics colleges in Montana

CampusPin lists 13 U.S. colleges in Montana that offer Physics programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Physics studies the fundamental laws of matter, energy, and motion, a foundational major for engineering, computing, finance, and graduate research.

Schools in Montana that offer Physics

Physics programs in Montana: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 13 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

13

Public / private

9 / 4

Universities / 2-year

10 / 3

Cities represented

12

In-state tuition range

$2,250–$40,352

Median in-state tuition

$6,430

Lowest published in-state tuition

Fort Peck Community College

$2,250

Most selective

University of Providence

64% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Montana State University

16,560 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Physics program

  • Classical mechanics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Quantum mechanics
  • Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics
  • Modern physics (relativity, atomic, nuclear)
  • Mathematical methods (PDE, complex analysis)
  • Computational physics (Python, MATLAB)
  • Senior research thesis

Where a Physics degree can lead

  • Physicist (PhD)
  • Engineer (with engineering MS)
  • Software Engineer
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Optical / Semiconductor Engineer
  • High School Physics Teacher (with cert)

Typical pay: $58,000–$85,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 physicists median $166,290, requires PhD)

A Physics major covers classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, modern physics (relativity), and laboratory methods. Math is heavy, calculus through differential equations, linear algebra, and often complex analysis. BS-track programs prepare for graduate school in physics or engineering; BA tracks suit pre-med or interdisciplinary applications.

Physics graduates are highly sought-after for their analytical and quantitative skills. Career paths include physics PhD (academia or national labs), engineering (hardware, optics, semiconductors), quantitative finance, software engineering, and patent law.

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