2022 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Physics in Alabama

Ranked #16 in popularity, physics is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Physics in Alabama ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 22 doctor's degrees in physics during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Physics School for Your Doctor's Degree

The physics doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Physics in Alabama ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for physics, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Physics Schools

This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for physics.

Most Popular Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Physics in Alabama

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for physics students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Physics Students Working on Their Doctorate

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

6 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Auburn University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physics. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for doctor's degrees in physics in Alabama.

There were approximately 6 physics students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a doctorate in physics from Auburn University

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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

6 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Alabama at Birmingham if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physics. UAB is a fairly large public university located in the city of Birmingham. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for doctor's degrees in physics in Alabama.

There were approximately 6 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a doctorate in physics from University of Alabama at Birmingham

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

5 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in physics has to check out The University of Alabama. Located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for doctor's degrees in physics in Alabama.

There were approximately 5 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a doctorate in physics from The University of Alabama

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Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

3 Annual Doctor's Degrees

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Alabama A & M University is a popular choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in physics. AAMU is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Normal. More information about a doctorate in physics from Alabama A & M University

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University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

2 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

UAH is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Huntsville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for doctor's degrees in physics in Alabama.

There were about 2 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a doctorate in physics from University of Alabama in Huntsville

Best Physics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Physics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	143	68
Virginia	126	50
Georgia	124	35
North Carolina	113	51
Louisiana	99	19
Tennessee	98	20
South Carolina	88	11
Kentucky	86	16
Mississippi	72	6
Arkansas	57	6
West Virginia	49	8

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Physics Related Rankings by Major

Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.

Physics Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
General Physics	19
Other Physics	3

Most Popular Majors Related to Physics

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	24
Geological & Earth Sciences	8
Materials Sciences	8
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	4
Other Physical Science	2

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to A. T. Service. More about our data sources and methodologies.