2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Maryland
Finding the Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 932 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a Maryland college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Maryland 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.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Maryland
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Maryland Schools for a Doctorate in Physical Sciences
Our analysis found University of Maryland - College Park to be the most popular school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Maryland. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of College Park.
About 36% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 64% are male.
Out of the 3 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.
About 27% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 73% are male.
Read full report on Physical Sciences at Johns Hopkins University
Out of the 3 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the # 3 spot on the list. UMBC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Baltimore.
About 33% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 67% are male.
Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Most Popular Physical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
New Jersey | 1,090 |
Pennsylvania | 2,562 |
New York | 4,551 |
Delaware | 155 |
District of Columbia | 190 |
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 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.
Featured Schools
![]() |
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |