by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of physics. Combined, these schools handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in physics to qualified students.
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The physics bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physics program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
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 schools for physics students working on their bachelor's degree.
The physics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee.
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.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physics students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in physics. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Vanderbilt University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in physics has to look into The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in physics needs to look into Middle Tennessee State University. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.More information about a bachelor’s in physics from Middle Tennessee State University
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 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 217 |
| Virginia | 213 | 268 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 83 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 62 |
| Alabama | 184 | 83 |
| 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 | 101 |
| Other Physics | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 291 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 135 |
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |
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