2023 Best Physics Schools in Arizona
Finding the Best Physics School for You
Physics is the #89 most popular major in Arizona with 276 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 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Physics Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 4 schools in Arizona to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Physics Schools in Arizona
The colleges and universities below are the best for physics majors pursuing a .
Top Arizona Schools in Physics
Our analysis found University of Arizona to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, physics graduates from University of Arizona carry an average student debtload of $25,653.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott is a great place for physics students. Embry-Riddle Prescott is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Prescott.
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The excellent programs at Arizona State University - Tempe helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in Arizona. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tempe.
On average, physics graduates from ASU - Tempe take out $25,602 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Arizona University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Physics Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, physics graduates from NAU carry an average student debtload of $24,433.
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Explore all the Best Physics Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 736 |
| 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 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 4 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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