by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Connecticut to review for the 2025 Best Physics Schools in Connecticut ranking.
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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 Schools in Connecticut list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physics degrees they offer, see the list below.
University of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physics. UCONN is a very large public university located in the fringe town of Storrs.
Students who graduate with their degree from the physics program report average early career wages of $32,341.
More information about a degree in physics from University of ConnecticutExplore all the Best Physics Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 301 | 679 |
| New Hampshire | 210 | 52 |
| Maine | 202 | 71 |
| Rhode Island | 200 | 73 |
| Vermont | 194 | 34 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 173 |
| Other Physics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 279 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 134 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 18 |
| General Physical Sciences | 14 |
| Other Physical Science | 2 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1 |
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