by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Alabama 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 83 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 colleges 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 Alabama 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.
The University of Alabama is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in physics. UA is a very large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from The University of Alabama
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in physics needs to look into University of Alabama at Birmingham. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Explore all the Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that 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 |
| 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 | 83 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 232 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Other Physical Science | 29 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
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