2023 Best Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Physics Doctor's Degree School for You
Physics is the #64 most popular major in New York with 1,121 degrees and certificates awarded 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're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
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 New York ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in New York 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 New York
The following schools top our list of the Best Physics Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top New York Schools for a Doctorate in Physics
Our 2023 rankings named Cornell University the best school in New York for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Rochester. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 9 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Syracuse University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
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University at Buffalo came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, University at Albany did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. UAlbany is a large public school located in the small city of Albany.
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Stony Brook University 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. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook.
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Binghamton University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public college with a large student population.
Request InformationBest Physics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Physics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 638 |
| 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 9 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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