by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for physical sciences students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 324 doctor's degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of physical sciences for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physical sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physical sciences.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physical sciences. UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Amherst.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in physical sciences needs to check out Northeastern University. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Northeastern University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in physical sciences has to look into Boston University. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Boston University
Brandeis University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waltham.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Brandeis University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 28 | 105 |
| Rhode Island | 23 | 33 |
| Maine | 18 | 10 |
| New Hampshire | 16 | 23 |
| Vermont | 14 | 8 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 139 |
| Chemistry | 138 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 23 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 565 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 450 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 107 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 86 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 36 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 8 |
