2022 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in Alabama

Physical Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #7 most popular doctor's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the most popular for physical sciences students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 68 doctor's degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physical Sciences School for Your Doctor's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your doctor's degree in physical sciences matters. We created our Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in Alabama ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for physical sciences, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for physical sciences.

 

Most Popular Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Physical Sciences in Alabama

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for physical sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Physical Sciences Students Working on Their Doctorate

1

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

28 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

The University of Alabama is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for doctor's degrees in physical sciences in Alabama.

There were about 28 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year.

More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from The University of Alabama

2

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

18 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Auburn University is a popular decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for doctor's degrees in physical sciences in Alabama.

There were about 18 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Auburn University

3

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

11 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physical sciences. UAB is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for doctor's degrees in physical sciences in Alabama.

There were roughly 11 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent data year.

More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Alabama at Birmingham

4

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

8 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Alabama in Huntsville if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. UAH is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for doctor's degrees in physical sciences in Alabama.

There were about 8 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent data year.

More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of Alabama in Huntsville

5

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

3 Annual Doctor's Degrees

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

AAMU is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Normal. More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Alabama A & M University

6

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Tuskegee is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Tuskegee. More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from Tuskegee University

 

Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	29	272
Virginia	29	139
Georgia	28	162
South Carolina	27	57
North Carolina	26	197
Kentucky	26	39
Tennessee	25	79
Louisiana	25	59
Mississippi	24	39
Arkansas	23	28
West Virginia	20	22

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	24
Physics	22
Geological & Earth Sciences	8
Materials Sciences	8
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	4
Other Physical Science	2

Majors Similar to Physical Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations	195
Engineering	147
Biological & Biomedical Sciences	112
Computer & Information Sciences	21
Mathematics & Statistics	20
Natural Resources & Conservation	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to NASA. More about our data sources and methodologies.