by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of physical sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 291 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 account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection 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 colleges for physical sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
The physical sciences 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 Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
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 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Iowa State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Iowa State is a very large public university located in the city of Ames.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Iowa State University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in physical sciences has to look into University of Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Iowa
It is hard to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia
Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Kansas
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Missouri - St Louis
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Explore the best physical sciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 27 | 65 |
| Missouri | 27 | 78 |
| Kansas | 26 | 42 |
| Iowa | 26 | 62 |
| Nebraska | 24 | 19 |
| North Dakota | 21 | 10 |
| South Dakota | 15 | 15 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 160 |
| Physics | 91 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Materials Sciences | 9 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 692 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 674 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 520 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 142 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 34 |
| Engineering Technologies | 9 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 1 |
