by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Southeast Region to review for the 2024 Best Physics and Astronomy Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physics and Astronomy Schools in the Southeast Region 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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The schools below may not offer all types of physics and astronomy degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is hard to beat University of Kentucky if you want to pursue a degree in physics and astronomy. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in physics and astronomy from University of Kentucky
Explore the best physics and astronomy schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 244 | 38 |
Physics and Astronomy is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics and Astronomy | 38 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 5,043 |
| Physics | 2,030 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,540 |
| General Physical Sciences | 239 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 205 |
| Other Physical Science | 155 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 131 |
| Materials Sciences | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
