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2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

15 Ranked Colleges
185 Degrees Awarded
$24,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Physics is the 67th most popular major in the country with 14,123 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, physics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $42,475 and had an average of $22,421 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,185 physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $64,500 and $22,324 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 185 physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in physics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great 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 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 Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree physics students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #1 spot on the list. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physics degrees to 27 students 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 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.

Full UT Austin Physics Report

#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 doctorate’s physics degrees to qualified students.

University of Arizona also took the #2 spot in our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Arizona Physics Report

#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at San Antonio. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physics degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UTSA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. 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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#4

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 #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Texas Tech University is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 7 doctorate’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #6 spot in our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s physics degrees to qualified students.

NMSU Main Campus did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full New Mexico State University - Main Campus Physics Report

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physics degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #7 spot in our “Best 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.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Physics Report

#12 in overall quality

University of North Texas came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UNT is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Richardson, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physics degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best 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 Dallas are $28,610.

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#9

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

University of Houston did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best 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 Houston are $18,689.

Full UH Physics Report

#8 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. OSU is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s 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 Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Physics Report

#11

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM also made our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #11. 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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#4 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a large public school situated in Norman, Oklahoma. It awarded 9 doctorate’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree physics students whose families make more than $110k list, University of Oklahoma has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Physics Report

#14 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UT Arlington is a large public school situated in Arlington, Texas. It awarded 3 doctorate’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree physics students whose families make more than $110k list, UT Arlington has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physics degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best 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 Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

Full Texas A&M College Station Physics Report

#15

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Baylor University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also took the #3 spot in our “Best 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 University are $36,936.

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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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