2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Physics Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 117 degrees and certificates were awarded to physics students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #86 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Alabama to see which doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Physics Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Alabama Schools for a Doctorate in Physics
Our 2023 rankings named Auburn University the most popular school in Alabama for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 17% of the physics majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 2 students majoring in physics at UAB, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Alabama is a great place for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Alabama A & M University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. AAMU is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Normal.
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Request InformationBest Physics Colleges in the Southeast Region
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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 |
| Mississippi | 45 |
| West Virginia | 44 |
Majors Related to Physics
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar 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 5 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.