by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for physics students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 193 doctor's degrees in physics to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The physics doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for physics students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physics students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Northeastern University is a great option for students interested in a doctor's degree in physics. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physics from Northeastern University
It is difficult to beat University of Massachusetts Amherst if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physics. UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Amherst.More information about a doctorate in physics from University of Massachusetts Amherst
It's hard to beat Brandeis University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physics. Brandeis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waltham.More information about a doctorate in physics from Brandeis University
It is difficult to beat University of Massachusetts - Lowell if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physics. UMass Lowell is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Lowell.More information about a doctorate in physics from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physics from Boston University
UCONN is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Storrs.More information about a doctorate in physics from University of Connecticut
UNH is a large public university located in the small suburb of Durham.More information about a doctorate in physics from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Explore the best physics schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 153 | 139 |
| Connecticut | 93 | 31 |
| Rhode Island | 78 | 10 |
| New Hampshire | 47 | 12 |
| Maine | 46 | 1 |
| Vermont | 30 | 0 |
Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 193 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 225 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 50 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 23 |
| General Physical Sciences | 6 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
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