2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 606 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a Oregon college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Oregon 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 Physical Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Oregon
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for physical sciences majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular Oregon Schools for a Doctorate in Physical Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named University of Oregon the most popular school in Oregon for physical sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Eugene, UO is a public school with a very large student population.
About 45% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 55% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Oregon State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physical sciences schools in Oregon. Oregon State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Corvallis.
About 30% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 70% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Portland State University is a great place for physical sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public school with a very large student population.
About 27% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 73% are male.
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Request InformationBest Physical Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 8,302 |
| Washington | 1,936 |
| Hawaii | 107 |
| Nevada | 315 |
| Alaska | 60 |
Physical Sciences Related Majors
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 Related Majors
| 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 3 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 NASA.
More about our data sources and methodologies.