2023 Best Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Physics Doctor'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.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Physics Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Physics Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Cornell University to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drexel University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out of the 16 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
University of Delaware landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree physics programs. UD is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark.
With a ranking of #7, University of Rochester did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for physics students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Syracuse University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.
With a ranking of #10, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a very large student population.
Best Physics Colleges by State
Explore the best physics schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 638 |
| New York | 1,121 |
| Maryland | 288 |
| New Jersey | 272 |
| District of Columbia | 79 |
| Delaware | 37 |
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Physics Related Rankings by Major
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Physics
| 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 16 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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