by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 737 doctor's degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of physical sciences for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. 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 account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full 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 Southwest 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.
University of Arizona is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in physical sciences. University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tucson.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Arizona
Texas A&M University - College Station is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of College Station.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Texas A&M University - College Station
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in physical sciences needs to check out The University of Texas at Austin. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from The University of Texas at Austin
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a good choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in physical sciences. University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
UH is a fairly large public university located in the city of Houston.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Houston
Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Baylor University
Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Arizona State University - Tempe
UT Dallas is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richardson.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from The University of Texas at Dallas
Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Texas Tech University
Explore the best physical sciences schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 29 | 409 |
| Arizona | 28 | 115 |
| Oklahoma | 26 | 64 |
| New Mexico | 23 | 52 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 293 |
| Physics | 231 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 138 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 44 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 18 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,467 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 852 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 490 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 213 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 52 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 31 |
| Engineering Technologies | 17 |
