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2023 Best Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

4 Colleges
$81,190 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Physics Doctor's Degree School for You

With 85 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physics is the #74 most popular major in Virginia.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

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 Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Virginia to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Virginia

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

Top Virginia Schools for a Doctorate in Physics

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Virginia. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Out of the 4 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the # 2 spot on the list. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.

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#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

Out of the 4 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the # 3 spot on the list. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.

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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
Florida 125
Georgia 56
North Carolina 139
Tennessee 37
Kentucky 15
Louisiana 32
Alabama 34
South Carolina 24
Mississippi 18
Arkansas 8
West Virginia 18

One of 8 majors within the area of study, physics has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 4 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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