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2024 Best Physics Schools in Florida

6 Colleges in Florida
358 Physics Degrees Awarded
$31,448 Avg Early-Career Salary
Physics is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #68 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for physics students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 358 degrees in physics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physics School

Best Physics Schools in Florida The physics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Physics rankings. We derive our Best Overall Physics School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Physics Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Physics
Master's Degrees in Physics
Doctor's Degrees in Physics

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 Schools in Florida. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Physics in Florida

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the physics degree levels they offer.

Top Florida Schools in Physics

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Physics Degrees Awarded
$36,649 Median Starting Salary

Florida State University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in physics. Florida State is a very large public university located in the city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 62 physics students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available. Those physics students who get their degree from Florida State University make $5,201 more than the typical physics graduate.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Physics Degrees Awarded
$18,888 Median Starting Salary

University of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physics. UF is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 58 physics students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the physics program report average early career earnings of $18,888.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Physics Degrees Awarded
$44,598 Median Starting Salary

University of South Florida - Main Campus is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in physics. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 48 physics students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the physics program at University of South Florida - Main Campus make $13,150 more than the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In FL

Florida Atlantic University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physics. Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 12 physics students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In FL
49 Physics Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #183 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means FIU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 49 physics students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available.

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UNF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Jacksonville. This university ranks 15th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 18 physics students who graduated with this degree at UNF in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the physics program report average early career earnings of $25,656.

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Best Physics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 244
North Carolina 279 356
Virginia 274 352
Tennessee 269 156
South Carolina 248 107
Kentucky 244 77
Louisiana 242 93
Mississippi 234 45
Arkansas 234 80
Alabama 233 117
West Virginia 207 44

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One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Physics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Physics 348
Other Physics 10

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 780
Geological & Earth Sciences 223
Astronomy & Astrophysics 74
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 67
Materials Sciences 5
Other Physical Science 1

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