by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for general physics students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 280 doctor's degrees in general physics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The general physics doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality general physics program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general physics students working on their doctor's degree.
The general 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 General Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in general physics.
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in general physics has to take a look at University of Virginia - Main Campus. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in general physics from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in general physics needs to look into Wake Forest University. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winston-Salem.More information about a doctorate in general physics from Wake Forest University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in general physics has to check out Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general physics from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
It is difficult to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in general physics. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in general physics from Emory University
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in general physics needs to take a look at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in general physics from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general physics from University of Florida
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general physics from Florida State University
Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general physics from Virginia Tech
NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in general physics from North Carolina State University
Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in general physics from William & Mary
Explore the best general physics colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 217 | 72 |
| North Carolina | 190 | 39 |
| Georgia | 190 | 30 |
| Virginia | 182 | 43 |
| Mississippi | 154 | 5 |
| Tennessee | 150 | 19 |
| Louisiana | 146 | 21 |
| Alabama | 139 | 13 |
| South Carolina | 135 | 17 |
| Kentucky | 119 | 7 |
| Arkansas | 74 | 6 |
| West Virginia | 61 | 8 |
General Physics is one of 9 different types of Physics programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Physics | 9 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 4 |
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