2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic 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.
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 157 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Physics program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland - College Park the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 81 students majoring in physics at UMCP, 79% are male and 21% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Stony Brook University is a great place for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Stony Brook.
Women make up 17% of the physics majors at the school.
Physics majors at SUNY Stony Brook take out an average of $22,153 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at New York University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physics schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
Women make up 23% of the physics majors at the school.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $564.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 54 students majoring in physics at RPI, 78% are male and 22% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.
Women make up 26% of the physics majors at the school.
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University of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
Women make up 27% of the physics majors at the school.
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University of Rochester ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
About 18% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 82% are male.
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 27% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 73% are male.
The average amount in student loans that physics majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,088.
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Rochester Institute of Technology ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.
Women make up 23% of the physics majors at the school.
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Rowan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for physics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public college with a large student population.
About 12% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 88% are male.
Physics majors at Rowan take out an average of $26,643 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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United States Naval Academy ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Annapolis is a small public school located in the suburb of Annapolis.
About 30% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 70% are male.
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Princeton University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the small city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
About 36% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 64% are male.
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Binghamton University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree physics programs. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public college with a large student population.
About 24% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 76% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, physics majors at Binghamton University accumulate an average of around $19,871 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #14, SUNY Geneseo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Geneseo, SUNY Geneseo is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 29% of the physics majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #15, Carnegie Mellon University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 26% of the physics majors at the school.
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Georgetown University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for physics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Of the 21 students majoring in physics at Georgetown, 48% are male and 52% are female.
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The College of New Jersey ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. TCNJ is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Ewing.
About 29% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 71% are male.
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Hamilton College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree physics programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Clinton, Hamilton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 48% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 52% are male.
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Johns Hopkins University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree physics programs. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Women make up 15% of the physics majors at the school.
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Stockton University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 20 students majoring in physics at Stockton State, 80% are male and 20% are female.
Physics majors at Stockton State take out an average of $25,368 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Haverford College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for physics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Haverford is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Haverford.
Women make up 11% of the physics majors at the school.
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University of Delaware landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree physics programs. UD is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark.
Of the 19 students majoring in physics at UD, 63% are male and 37% are female.
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Seton Hall University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 19 students majoring in physics at Seton Hall, 68% are male and 32% are female.
Physics majors at Seton Hall take out an average of $21,753 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University at Buffalo ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 32% of the physics majors at the school.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Colgate University | Hamilton, NY |
| 25 | Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY |
| 25 | Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA |
| 28 | University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 28 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
| 30 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY |
| 30 | Hunter College | New York, NY |
| 30 | University of Maryland - Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD |
Best Physics Colleges by State
Explore the best physics colleges 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 |
Majors Related to Physics
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 27 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to A. T. Service.
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