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2023 Best Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida

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$81,190 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Physics Doctor's Degree School for You

Physics is the #77 most popular major in Florida with 125 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 5 schools in Florida to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida

The following schools top our list of the Best Physics Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Florida Schools for a Doctorate in Physics

#1

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Our analysis found Florida State University to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Florida. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of South Florida - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in Florida. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tampa.

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#3

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Florida Atlantic University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. FAU is a very large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.

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#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. UF is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville.

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

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Best Physics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 85
Georgia 56
North Carolina 139
Tennessee 37
Kentucky 15
Louisiana 32
Alabama 34
South Carolina 24
Mississippi 18
Arkansas 8
West Virginia 18

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 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 A. T. Service.

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