2023 Best Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Physics Doctor's Degree School for You
With 379 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physics is the #61 most popular major in New York.
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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in New York 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 Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York
Check out the physics doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top New York Schools for a Doctorate in Physics
Our 2023 rankings named Cornell University the best school in New York for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Rochester is a great place for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-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 #4 on this year’s Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
University at Buffalo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for physics students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a very large student population.
University at Albany came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. UAlbany is a large public school located in the city of Albany.
Stony Brook University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree physics programs. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Stony Brook.
Binghamton University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree physics programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Best Physics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Pennsylvania | 196 |
Maryland | 94 |
New Jersey | 66 |
District of Columbia | 35 |
Delaware | 17 |
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Physics Related Rankings by Major
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Chemistry | 5,005 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 2,491 |
Materials Sciences | 448 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics | 371 |
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 342 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 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).
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