by our College Data Analytics Team
Physics is a popular field of study at colleges across the country, and a growing number of schools deliver it largely online. To top this list, a school graduates more physics students than other online colleges offering the major.
College Factual ranked the 8 physics schools in the United States by the number of degrees they award each year.
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Below are the most popular online physics schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by yearly graduations.
Leading the list of the most popular physics schools is Arizona State University Skysong. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public university. This school awarded about 11 physics degrees in the most recent year. Read the full physics report for Arizona State University Skysong
Utah State University came in at #2 on our list of the most popular physics schools. Utah State University is a public school located in the city of Logan. This school awarded about 10 physics degrees in the most recent year. Get the full physics details for Utah State University
Morehead State University ranks #3 for physics by yearly graduations. Set in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public institution. Morehead State University graduated around 7 physics students in the most recent data year. Get the full physics details for Morehead State University
Eastern Kentucky University is one of the most popular physics schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. Eastern Kentucky University graduated around 5 physics students in the most recent data year. Read the full physics report for Eastern Kentucky University
The University Of West Florida came in at #5 on our list of the most popular physics schools. Set in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 5 students earned a degree in physics from this school. Get the full physics details for The University Of West Florida
Elmhurst College ranked #6 on our list of the most popular physics schools. Located in the suburb of Elmhurst, Elmhurst College is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 4 physics degrees in the most recent year. See more about physics at Elmhurst College
Hampton University comes in at #7 for physics this year. Set in the suburb of Hampton, Hampton University is a private not-for-profit institution. Hampton University graduated around 2 physics students in the most recent data year. Read the full physics report for Hampton University
Western Michigan University ranked #8 on our list of the most popular physics schools. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a public university. This school awarded about 1 physics degrees in the most recent year. Get the full physics details for Western Michigan University
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The ranking above is published by College Factual. Schools are ranked by the number of students who complete a degree in the program each year (completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). This online edition is limited to schools that deliver the program primarily through online or distance education.
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