2023 Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Physics Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, physics was ranked #69 in the country. In fact 13,674 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in the Southwest Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for physics majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Arizona to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, physics graduates from University of Arizona carry an average student debtload of $24,186.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Embry-Riddle Prescott is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Prescott.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.
On average, physics graduates from UT Austin take out $22,862 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $193, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a very large student population.
Physics majors at Texas A&M College Station take out an average of $18,853 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. OSU is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater.
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Baylor University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco.
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With a ranking of #7, Texas Tech University did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Texas Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lubbock.
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University of Houston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for physics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, physics graduates from UH carry an average student debtload of $25,962.
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University of North Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for physics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, UNT is a public college with a very large student population.
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranked #10 on this year’s Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Edinburg.
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Explore the best physics schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 736 |
| Arizona | 276 |
| Oklahoma | 55 |
| New Mexico | 62 |
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Physics Related Rankings by Major
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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