by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of physics. Combined, these schools handed out 77 degrees in physics to qualified students.
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The physics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physics Schools in Kentucky. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Northern Kentucky University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in physics. NKU is a large public university located in the suburb of Highland Heights. A Best Colleges rank of #716 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NKU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 11 physics students who graduated with this degree at NKU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in physics from Northern Kentucky University
It is difficult to beat Eastern Kentucky University if you wish to pursue a degree in physics. Eastern is a large public university located in the town of Richmond. This university ranks 10th out of 38 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.
There were roughly 9 physics students who graduated with this degree at Eastern in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in physics from Eastern Kentucky University
It's difficult to beat Western Kentucky University if you want to pursue a degree in physics. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 38 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.
There were roughly 5 physics students who graduated with this degree at WKU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in physics from Western Kentucky UniversityExplore all the Best Physics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 244 |
| Florida | 282 | 358 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 356 |
| Virginia | 274 | 352 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 156 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 107 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 93 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 45 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 80 |
| Alabama | 233 | 117 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 44 |
Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 77 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 283 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 57 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 38 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 12 |
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |
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