by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of physical sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 597 doctor's degrees in physical sciences during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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The physical sciences doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree 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 doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physical sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physical sciences.
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in physical sciences has to look into Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
It's difficult to beat Boston College if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Boston College
University of Connecticut is a wonderful decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the fringe town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Connecticut
It is hard to beat Northeastern University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Northeastern University
Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Boston University
Located in the city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Massachusetts Amherst
UNH is a large public university located in the town of Durham.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Explore the best physical sciences schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | 324 |
| Connecticut | 28 | 105 |
| Rhode Island | 23 | 33 |
| Maine | 18 | 10 |
| New Hampshire | 16 | 23 |
| Vermont | 14 | 8 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 277 |
| Physics | 200 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 76 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
| Materials Sciences | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,013 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 832 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 170 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 122 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 78 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 33 |
| Engineering Technologies | 3 |
