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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Physics in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

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 Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general physics program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. 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 Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree general physics students with aid.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Physics in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. UT Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 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 The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Richardson, Texas, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Dallas, the school also landed the #9 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 Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

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 #3 on our 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 6 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree general physics students with aid list, University of Arizona has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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 Getting Aid 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 located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

UTSA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas Tech University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

University of North Texas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and 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 UNT are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Arizona State University - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

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 ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 Getting Aid list. University of Houston is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 11 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#8 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. OSU is a large public school situated in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It awarded 3 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #8 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 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.

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#14 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico that handed out 1 doctorate’s general physics degrees 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.

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#11

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#11 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree general physics students with aid list, UNM has also earned the #11 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 University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890.

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#12

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 18 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed 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 College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#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 Getting Aid list. UT Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 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 Arlington are $23,376.

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#4 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, this large public school handed out 9 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 with aid list, University of Oklahoma has also earned the #4 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 University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236.

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#15

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Baylor University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Baylor, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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