by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 24 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,061 doctor's degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.
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The physical sciences doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for physical sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physical sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It's difficult to beat Emory University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Emory University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in physical sciences. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physical sciences. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Florida
Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Virginia Tech
Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winston-Salem.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Wake Forest University
NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from North Carolina State University
Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from William & Mary
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Explore the best physical sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 238 |
| Virginia | 29 | 136 |
| Georgia | 28 | 132 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 32 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 56 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 174 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 40 |
| Alabama | 25 | 55 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 62 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 74 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 37 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 25 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 539 |
| Physics | 293 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 128 |
| Other Physical Science | 30 |
| Materials Sciences | 22 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 14 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
| General Physical Sciences | 12 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,407 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,596 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 1,281 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 367 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 133 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 67 |
| Engineering Technologies | 3 |
