2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Physics Bachelor's Degree School for You
Physics is the #114 most popular major in Mississippi with 45 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Mississippi to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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 Mississippi
Check out the physics bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Mississippi.
Most Popular Mississippi Schools for a Bachelor's in Physics
Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the most popular school for physics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mississippi. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Mississippi landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 11% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 89% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Jackson State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physics schools in Mississippi. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 33% of the physics majors at the school.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Southern Mississippi helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physics schools in Mississippi. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 3 students majoring in physics at Southern Miss, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Tougaloo College is a great place for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Tougaloo, Tougaloo is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Millsaps College is a great place for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Jackson, Millsaps is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Mississippi College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physics schools in Mississippi. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 244 |
| Virginia | 353 |
| North Carolina | 356 |
| Florida | 358 |
| Tennessee | 156 |
| Kentucky | 77 |
| South Carolina | 107 |
| Louisiana | 93 |
| Arkansas | 80 |
| Alabama | 117 |
| West Virginia | 44 |
Majors Related to Physics
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 7 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).
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More about our data sources and methodologies.