Theoretical & Mathematical Physics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for theoretical & mathematical physics students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Theoretical & Mathematical Physics School
The school you choose for theoretical & mathematical physics can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Theoretical & Mathematical Physics rankings. For our Best Overall Theoretical & Mathematical Physics School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Theoretical & Mathematical Physics Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Theoretical & Mathematical Physics Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Theoretical & Mathematical Physics in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theoretical & mathematical physics degrees they offer, see the list below.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus tops our 2027 ranking of the best theoretical & mathematical physics schools. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 15 theoretical & mathematical physics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theoretical & mathematical physics degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $56,926. Students borrow a median of $24,958 to complete this degree.
See the full theoretical & mathematical physics program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Theoretical & Mathematical Physics Related Rankings by Major
Theoretical & Mathematical Physics is one of many programs to choose from within the area of study. See all related rankings.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1 school evaluated.
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).
