by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 22 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of physics. Combined, these schools handed out 293 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physics.
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in physics needs to look into University of Virginia - Main Campus. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physics from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in physics has to look into Wake Forest University. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physics from Wake Forest University
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in physics. Georgia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta.More information about a doctorate in physics from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in physics has to look into Emory University. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta.More information about a doctorate in physics from Emory University
It is difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physics. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physics from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
UF is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville.More information about a doctorate in physics from University of Florida
Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tallahassee.More information about a doctorate in physics from Florida State University
Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.More information about a doctorate in physics from Virginia Tech
Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physics from North Carolina State University
William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.More information about a doctorate in physics from William & Mary
Explore the best physics schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 74 |
| Virginia | 127 | 43 |
| Georgia | 126 | 30 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 47 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 5 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 21 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 19 |
| Alabama | 98 | 14 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 19 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 7 |
| Arkansas | 58 | 6 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 8 |
Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 280 |
| Other Physics | 9 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 539 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 128 |
| Other Physical Science | 30 |
| Materials Sciences | 22 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 14 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
| General Physical Sciences | 12 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 10 |
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