2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Physics Doctor's Degree School for You
With 638 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physics is the #67 most popular major in Pennsylvania.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
The Most Popular Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Check out the physics doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.
Most Popular Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Physics
Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the most popular school for physics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 25% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 75% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 15 students majoring in physics at Pitt, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Temple University is a great place for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Temple is a very large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
About 8% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 92% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Drexel University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physics schools in Pennsylvania. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
About 44% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 56% are male.
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Out of the 7 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Carnegie Mellon University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
About 38% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 63% are male.
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Lehigh University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 7 students majoring in physics at Lehigh, 43% are male and 57% are female.
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Bryn Mawr College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Bryn Mawr is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr.
Request InformationBest Physics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 1,121 |
| Maryland | 288 |
| New Jersey | 272 |
| District of Columbia | 79 |
| Delaware | 37 |
Physics Related Majors
One of 8 majors within the area of study, physics has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 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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