by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Engineering & Applied Physics Doctor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 55 doctor's degrees in engineering & applied physics to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The applied physics doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for engineering & applied physics students working on their doctor's degree.
The applied physics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Engineering & Applied Physics Doctor's Degree Schools.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for engineering & applied physics students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It's difficult to beat Harvard University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in engineering & applied physics. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering & applied physics from Harvard University
It is difficult to beat Northwestern University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in engineering & applied physics. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering & applied physics from Northwestern University
Columbia University in the City of New York is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in engineering & applied physics. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a doctorate in engineering & applied physics from Columbia University in the City of New York
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in engineering & applied physics has to check out Cornell University. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering & applied physics from Cornell University
Located in the city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering & applied physics from Rice University
Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering & applied physics from University of California - San Diego
Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering & applied physics from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the large suburb of Hoboken, Stevens is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering & applied physics from Stevens Institute of Technology
Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Daytona Beach.More information about a doctorate in engineering & applied physics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
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