2022 Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia
For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in District of Columbia to determine which ones were the best for physics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in physics to qualified students.
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Average Earnings
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.
Other Factors We Consider
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
- Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to physics students as compared to other majors.
- Major Demand - How many other physics students want to attend this school to pursue a bachelor's degree.
- Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
- Student Debt - How easy is it for physics to pay back their student loans after receiving their bachelor's degree.
- Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized physics related body.
Our complete 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.
One Size Does Not Fit All
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Physics in District of Columbia
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physics students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Top District of Columbia Schools for a Bachelor's in Physics
George Washington University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in physics. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from George Washington University
Howard University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in physics. Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Howard University
Best Physics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
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New York | 267 | 707 |
Pennsylvania | 266 | 462 |
Maryland | 197 | 213 |
New Jersey | 189 | 206 |
Delaware | 125 | 42 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Physics
Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
Physics Focus Areas
Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Physics | 32 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Physics
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Chemistry | 45 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
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.
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