by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the United States to review for the 2025 Best Theoretical & Mathematical Physics Schools ranking.
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The theoretical and mathematical 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 Theoretical & Mathematical Physics Schools. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of theoretical and mathematical physics degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Any student pursuing a degree in theoretical & mathematical physics has to take a look at Case Western Reserve University. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a degree in theoretical & mathematical physics from Case Western Reserve University
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One of 9 majors within the Physics area of study, Theoretical & Mathematical Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 12,551 |
| Other Physics | 502 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 220 |
| Acoustics | 121 |
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | 7 |
| Condensed Matter & Materials Physics | 6 |
| Elementary Particle Physics | 5 |
| Nuclear Physics | 2 |
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