by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in South Carolina to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of physics. Combined, these schools handed out 101 degrees in physics to qualified students.
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Your choice of physics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Physics School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physics Schools in South Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the physics degree levels they offer.
Any student who is interested in physics has to take a look at Wofford College. Located in the small city of Spartanburg, Wofford is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 4th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were approximately 13 physics students who graduated with this degree at Wofford in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in physics from Wofford College
University of South Carolina - Columbia is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in physics. UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #152 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 12 physics students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in physics from University of South Carolina - Columbia
It is difficult to beat College of Charleston if you want to pursue a degree in physics. Located in the city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 8th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were about 17 physics students who graduated with this degree at C of C in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in physics from College of CharlestonExplore all the Best Physics Schools 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 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 77 |
| 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 | 100 |
| Other Physics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 277 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 57 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
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