by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Tennessee to review for the 2024 Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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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 Tennessee 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.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physical sciences.
It is hard to beat The University of Tennessee - Knoxville if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Learn about other programs related to Physical Sciences that might interest you.
Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that 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 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 74 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 37 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 25 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 31 |
| Physics | 19 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
| Materials Sciences | 4 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 223 |
| Engineering | 186 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 182 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 25 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 4 |
