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2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

15 Ranked Colleges
154 Degrees Awarded
$24,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 13,287 people earned their degree in general physics, making the major the 57th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,052 general physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 154 general physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in general physics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general physics programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general physics program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree general physics students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Physics (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Austin General Physics Report

#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Texas. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. University of North Texas is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also made our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #4 spot on the list. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 7 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

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#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. ASU - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 8 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Tempe, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe General Physics Report

#8 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. OSU is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

OSU also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full OSU General Physics Report

#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

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#9

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

University of Houston ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

UH also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689.

Full University of Houston General Physics Report

#9 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. Richardson, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general physics degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610.

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#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It awarded 1 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree general physics students whose families make $0-$30k list, NMSU Main Campus has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus General Physics Report

#14 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Arlington, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general physics degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington General Physics Report

#14

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#11 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNM is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree general physics students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNM has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Baylor University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Baylor is located in Waco, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

Baylor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Baylor General Physics Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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