by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Alabama to review for the 2025 Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physical sciences.
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in physical sciences needs to take a look at The University of Alabama. Located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from The University of Alabama
Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 238 |
| Virginia | 29 | 136 |
| Georgia | 28 | 132 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 32 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 56 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 174 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 40 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 62 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 74 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 37 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 25 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 36 |
| Physics | 24 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
| Other Physical Science | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 197 |
| Engineering | 191 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 127 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 21 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 2 |
