by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for physics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 406 bachelor's degrees in physics during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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 full 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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list to help you make the college decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physics students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is hard to beat Temple University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in physics. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Temple University
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in physics. Kutztown University is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Kutztown.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Explore all the Best Physics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 741 |
| Maryland | 207 | 193 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 206 |
| Delaware | 130 | 20 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 44 |
Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 405 |
| Theoretical & Mathematical Physics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 611 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 384 |
| Materials Sciences | 84 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 75 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 64 |
| General Physical Sciences | 49 |
| Other Physical Science | 3 |
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