by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 34 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,354 bachelor's degrees in physics during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The physics bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physics program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physics students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physics students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in physics has to check out University of Virginia - Main Campus. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from University of Virginia - Main Campus
It's hard to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in physics. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Duke University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in physics has to take a look at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.
Bachelor's recipients from the physics program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn $10,346 above the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a bachelor’s in physics from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
It's difficult to beat William & Mary if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in physics. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from William & Mary
Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Vanderbilt University
Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from University of Arkansas
Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Clemson.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Clemson University
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Florida State University
Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from University of Florida
Explore the best physics colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 233 |
| Georgia | 224 | 188 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 119 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 217 |
| Virginia | 213 | 268 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 83 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 62 |
| Alabama | 184 | 83 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 61 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 25 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 72 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 26 |
Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 1,298 |
| Other Physics | 56 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3,608 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,020 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 178 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 107 |
| Other Physical Science | 66 |
| General Physical Sciences | 27 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 10 |
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