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2023 Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida

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Finding the Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,506 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a Florida college or university. This makes it the #20 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Florida to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida

Check out the physical sciences doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Florida Schools for a Doctorate in Physical Sciences

#1

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Our analysis found Florida Atlantic University to be the best school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Florida. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.

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#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Out of the 5 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Florida is a great place for physical sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. UF is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tampa.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Florida International University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best physical sciences schools in Florida. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a very large student population.

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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,594
West Virginia 238
South Carolina 424
Virginia 1,478
Arkansas 370
Mississippi 518
Tennessee 721
Louisiana 477
Alabama 554
Kentucky 455
Georgia 1,064

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

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 5 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.

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