Physics · Utah

Physics colleges in Utah

CampusPin lists 18 U.S. colleges in Utah 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 Utah that offer Physics

Physics programs in Utah: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 18 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

18

Public / private

8 / 10

Universities / 2-year

17 / 1

Cities represented

11

In-state tuition range

$4,257–$41,416

Median in-state tuition

$9,272

Lowest published in-state tuition

Salt Lake Community College

$4,257

Most selective

Careers Unlimited

38% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Western Governors University

185,015 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 physicist median $155,680, 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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