2023 Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Physics School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, physics was ranked #62 in the country. In fact 3,727 degrees and certificates were handed out 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for physics majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Physics Schools
Our analysis found University of Arizona to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out of the 16 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the # 2 spot on the list. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.
The excellent programs at Baylor University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in the Southwest Region . Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Waco.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public college with a very large student population.
The excellent programs at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in the Southwest Region . OSU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Stillwater.
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With a ranking of #6, Texas Tech University did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students. Texas Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock.
Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a fairly large student population.
With a ranking of #8, University of North Texas did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students. Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public college with a very large student population.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UT Rio Grande Valley is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Edinburg.
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The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #10 on this year’s Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region list. UTSA is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Antonio.
Best Physics Colleges by State
Explore the best physics schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 252 |
| Arizona | 118 |
| Oklahoma | 22 |
| New Mexico | 31 |
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Physics Related Rankings by Major
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Physics
| 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 16 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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