by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for general physics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 566 bachelor's degrees in general physics to qualified students.
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Your choice of general physics for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality general physics program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
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 colleges for general physics students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general physics.
University of Arizona is a great option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general physics. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general physics from University of Arizona
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general physics needs to check out Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general physics from Texas A&M University - College Station
It is difficult to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general physics. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general physics from The University of Texas at Austin
It is difficult to beat The University of Texas at Dallas if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in general physics. Located in the medium-sized city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general physics from The University of Texas at Dallas
Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general physics from University of Houston
Texas Tech is a very large public university located in the city of Lubbock.More information about a bachelor’s in general physics from Texas Tech University
ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.More information about a bachelor’s in general physics from Arizona State University - Tempe
Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general physics from Texas State University
Located in the large city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general physics from The University of Texas at Arlington
Located in the city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general physics from The University of Texas at San Antonio
Explore the best general physics schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 572 | 451 |
| Oklahoma | 377 | 29 |
| Arizona | 356 | 80 |
| New Mexico | 202 | 28 |
One of 9 majors within the Physics area of study, General Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 35 |
| Other Physics | 11 |
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