by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of physics. Combined, these schools handed out 198 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physics students working on their doctor's degree.
The physics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physics.
University of Arizona is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in physics. University of Arizona is a very large public university located in the large city of Tucson.
Doctorate students who receive their degree from the physics program make around $88,673 in their early career salary.
More information about a doctorate in physics from University of Arizona
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in physics has to take a look at The University of Texas at Austin. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin.More information about a doctorate in physics from The University of Texas at Austin
It is hard to beat Baylor University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physics. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physics from Baylor University
Texas A&M University - College Station is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in physics. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the city of College Station.More information about a doctorate in physics from Texas A&M University - College Station
University of Houston is a wonderful choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in physics. UH is a fairly large public university located in the city of Houston.More information about a doctorate in physics from University of Houston
Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physics from Texas Tech University
Located in the town of Stillwater, OSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physics from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physics from Arizona State University - Tempe
UNT is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Denton.More information about a doctorate in physics from University of North Texas
University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman.More information about a doctorate in physics from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Explore the best physics schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 165 | 118 |
| Arizona | 119 | 49 |
| Oklahoma | 92 | 13 |
| New Mexico | 59 | 18 |
Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 158 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 33 |
| Other Physics | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 261 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 122 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 27 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 25 |
| Materials Sciences | 7 |
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