2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Pennsylvania to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Physics program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for physics majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Physics
Our 2023 rankings named University of Pennsylvania the most popular school in Pennsylvania for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
Of the 16 students majoring in physics at UPenn, 75% are male and 25% are female.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great place for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
Women make up 33% of the physics majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Temple University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 12 students majoring in physics at Temple, 92% are male and 8% are female.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Drexel University is a great place for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 9 students majoring in physics at Drexel, 56% are male and 44% are female.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in physics at Carnegie Mellon, 63% are male and 38% are female.
Lehigh University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Lehigh is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bethlehem.
Women make up 57% of the physics majors at the school.
Bryn Mawr College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Best Physics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Most Popular 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 |
Majors Related to Physics
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 7 schools only.
- 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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