by our College Data Analytics Team
Physics is available at many schools, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. The schools below are the most focused on physics in Maryland, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 7 schools in Maryland that offer physics awards in the field.
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Below are the schools where physics makes up the largest share of degrees in Maryland.
The most focused school in the country for physics is United States Naval Academy. Set in the suburb of Annapolis, United States Naval Academy is a public institution. About 2% of the degrees United States Naval Academy awards are in physics, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full physics report for United States Naval Academy
St Marys College Of Maryland came in at #2 on our list of the most focused physics schools. Located in the rural area of St. Mary's City, St Marys College Of Maryland is a public university. Physics accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full physics details for St Marys College Of Maryland
A rank of #3 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the most focused schools for physics. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 1.0% of all degrees awarded are in physics, or about 118 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full physics details for Johns Hopkins University
A rank of #4 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the most focused schools for physics. University Of Maryland College Park is a public school located in the suburb of College Park. Physics accounts for around 0.9% of the degrees granted here, or about 106 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full physics report for University Of Maryland College Park
A rank of #5 makes University Of Maryland Baltimore County one of the most focused schools for physics. University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. About 0.8% of the degrees University Of Maryland Baltimore County awards are in physics, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year. See more about physics at University Of Maryland Baltimore County
Salisbury University ranked #6 on our list of the most focused physics schools. Salisbury University is a public school located in the suburb of Salisbury. About 0.3% of the degrees Salisbury University awards are in physics, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. See more about physics at Salisbury University
Towson University placed #7 for physics by degree focus. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a public institution. Physics accounts for around 0.3% of the degrees granted here, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full physics details for Towson University
This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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