2023 Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 4,551 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.
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'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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in New York to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York
The following schools top our list of the Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Rochester Institute of Technology the best school in New York for physical sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Cornell University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best physical sciences schools in New York. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Rochester helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best physical sciences schools in New York. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a great place for physical sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Syracuse University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse.
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University at Albany landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree physical sciences programs. UAlbany is a large public school located in the city of Albany.
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University at Buffalo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for physical sciences students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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New York University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree physical sciences programs. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
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Stony Brook University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook.
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Binghamton University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Physical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1,090 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,562 |
| Maryland | 932 |
| Delaware | 155 |
| District of Columbia | 190 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Physics | 13,674 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
| Materials Sciences | 658 |
| Other Physical Science | 538 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 38 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Physical Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to NASA.
More about our data sources and methodologies.