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2023 Best Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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$81,190 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Physics Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 196 degrees and certificates were awarded to physics students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #62 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, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Physics

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Our 2023 rankings named Drexel University the best school in Pennsylvania for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

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Best Physics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Physics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 379
Maryland 94
New Jersey 66
District of Columbia 35
Delaware 17

Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
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 3 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 A. T. Service.

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