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Best Physics Colleges in the U.S.

We have created a 2019 ranking of the best colleges in the U.S. that offer Physics degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 1,080 Physics schools located within the U.S. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.
Best Physics Colleges in the U.S. for 2019
Rank | School Name | Location | Description | Rating | ||
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1 | California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA |
California Institute of Technology offers 6 Physics Degree programs. It's a small private university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 82 students graduated in the study area of Physics with students earning 37 Bachelor's degrees, 26 Doctoral degrees, and 19 Master's degrees. | Based on 4 Reviews |
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2 | Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
Stanford University offers 8 Physics Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 72 students graduated in the study area of Physics with students earning 38 Doctoral degrees, 21 Bachelor's degrees, and 13 Master's degrees. | Based on 64 Reviews |
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3 | Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
Harvard University offers 11 Physics Degree programs. It's a large private university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 160 students graduated in the study area of Physics with students earning 70 Doctoral degrees, 48 Bachelor's degrees, and 42 Master's degrees. | Based on 44 Reviews |
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4 | Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY |
Columbia University in the City of New York offers 16 Physics Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 135 students graduated in the study area of Physics with students earning 47 Bachelor's degrees, 39 Master's degrees, 27 Certificates degrees, and 22 Doctoral degrees. | Based on 20 Reviews | ||
5 | Yale University | New Haven, CT |
Yale University offers 12 Physics Degree programs. It's a large private university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 105 students graduated in the study area of Physics with students earning 33 Master's degrees, 31 Bachelor's degrees, 28 Certificates degrees, and 13 Doctoral degrees. | Based on 12 Reviews |
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6 | Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
Princeton University offers 3 Physics Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 79 students graduated in the study area of Physics with students earning 30 Doctoral degrees, 27 Bachelor's degrees, and 22 Master's degrees. | Based on 28 Reviews |
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7 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers 4 Physics Degree programs. It's a large private university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 126 students graduated in the study area of Physics with students earning 81 Bachelor's degrees, 39 Doctoral degrees, and 6 Master's degrees. | Based on 40 Reviews | ||
8 | Duke University | Durham, NC |
Duke University offers 6 Physics Degree programs. It's a large private university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 29 students graduated in the study area of Physics with students earning 21 Bachelor's degrees, 7 Doctoral degrees, and 1 Master's degree. | Based on 24 Reviews |
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9 | University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
University of Chicago offers 7 Physics Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 103 students graduated in the study area of Physics with students earning 49 Bachelor's degrees, 28 Doctoral degrees, and 26 Master's degrees. | Based on 28 Reviews |
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10 | Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH |
Dartmouth College offers 5 Physics Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a remote town. In 2015, 17 students graduated in the study area of Physics with students earning 8 Bachelor's degrees, 7 Doctoral degrees, and 2 Master's degrees. | Based on 12 Reviews |
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List of all Physics Colleges in the U.S.
School Logo | School Name | Average tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students |
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California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA |
5/5
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7 : 1 | 2,255 |
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Stanford University Stanford, CA |
5/5
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6 : 1 | 16,980 |
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Harvard University Cambridge, MA |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 29,652 |
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Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY |
5/5
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7 : 1 | 28,086 |
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Yale University New Haven, CT |
5/5
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5 : 1 | 12,385 |
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Princeton University Princeton, NJ |
5/5
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9 : 1 | 8,138 |
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA |
5/5
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8 : 1 | 11,331 |
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Duke University Durham, NC |
5/5
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5 : 1 | 15,984 |
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University of Chicago Chicago, IL |
5/5
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7 : 1 | 15,391 |
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Dartmouth College Hanover, NH |
5/5
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8 : 1 | 6,350 |
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Brown University Providence, RI |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 9,458 |
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University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 24,876 |
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Rice University Houston, TX |
5/5
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10 : 1 | 6,719 |
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Georgetown University Washington, DC |
5/5
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13 : 1 | 18,459 |
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Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN |
5/5
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4 : 1 | 12,567 |
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University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA |
3/5
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12 : 1 | 41,908 |
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Cornell University Ithaca, NY |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 21,904 |
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Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO |
5/5
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9 : 1 | 14,688 |
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Williams College Williamstown, MA |
5/5
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7 : 1 | 2,171 |
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University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN |
5/5
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11 : 1 | 12,292 |
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Northwestern University Evanston, IL |
5/5
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10 : 1 | 21,655 |
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Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD |
5/5
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6 : 1 | 22,686 |
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University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA |
3/5
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21 : 1 | 38,189 |
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University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA |
5/5
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16 : 1 | 43,401 |
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Tufts University Medford, MA |
5/5
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11 : 1 | 11,137 |