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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Physics (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

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 $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this 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 $30-$48k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general physics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general physics programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general physics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Physics (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. The University of Texas at Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also took the #1 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arizona. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 6 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #3 spot on the list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general physics degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree general physics students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNT has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #4 spot on the list. UTSA is a large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 7 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA also made our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #13. 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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas Tech is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 7 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 $30-$48k list, Texas Tech has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 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 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.

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#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, 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 $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Houston is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general physics degrees to 18 students 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. The University of Texas at Dallas is a public institution located in Richardson, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, this fairly large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus also took the #14 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full New Mexico State University - Main Campus General Physics Report

#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 $30-$48k ranking. University of Oklahoma is a large school located in Norman, Oklahoma that handed out 9 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed 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.

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#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k 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 took the #14 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general physics degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNM, the school also landed the #11 spot 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Baylor University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Waco, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree general physics students whose families make $30-$48k list, Baylor has also earned the #3 rank 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 Baylor are $36,936.

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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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