2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Physics Doctor's Degree 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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Physics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Physics program at each school on the list.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the physics doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .
Top 10 Most Popular Physics Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to be the most popular school for physics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 22 students majoring in physics at UMN Twin Cities, 86% are male and 14% are female.
Full Physics at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 12 students majoring in physics at Iowa, 83% are male and 17% are female.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Washington University in St Louis is a great place for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 11 students majoring in physics at WUSTL, 64% are male and 36% are female.
Read full report on Physics at Washington University in St Louis
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kansas. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.
About 11% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 89% are male.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a great place for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 13% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 88% are male.
With a ranking of #6, Kansas State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Manhattan.
Of the 7 students majoring in physics at K -State, 86% are male and 14% are female.
Iowa State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree physics programs. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the small city of Ames.
Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree physics programs. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Rolla.
University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.
With a ranking of #10, University of South Dakota did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for physics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Best Physics Colleges by State
Explore the best physics colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 38 |
| Minnesota | 37 |
| Iowa | 27 |
| Kansas | 25 |
| Nebraska | 20 |
| North Dakota | 8 |
| South Dakota | 10 |
Majors Related to Physics
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 14 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to A. T. Service.
_main_lecture_hall_1972.jpg){kind=link}
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.