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Study Physics in the United States

Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

  • 1,613 programmes
  • 568 institutions
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  1. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.)

    University of North Carolina at Asheville 🇺🇸 Asheville, NC, United States

  2. Major

    Physics (PHYS) (Major)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, M.S., Ph.D.

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

  4. Minor

    Geophysics Minor (GPHYS)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  6. Master

    MS, Physics

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

  7. Bachelor

    Physics (BS) (Major)

    Houston Baptist University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

  8. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Santa Clara University 🇺🇸 Santa Clara, United States

  9. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

  10. Minor

    Physics Minor

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

  11. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Physics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

  12. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of West Florida (UWF) 🇺🇸 Pensacola, United States

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  14. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, MS, PhD

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

  15. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Ohio University - Zanesville 🇺🇸 Zanesville, United States

  16. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Eastern Connecticut State University 🇺🇸 Willimantic, United States

  17. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.)

    McNeese State University 🇺🇸 Lake Charles, United States

  18. Bachelor

    Physics BS/BA (Accelerated Degree Program)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

  19. Minor

    Physics of Materials (Minor)

    Simmons College 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

  20. Master

    Physics, option in Optics and Photonics (MS)

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

  21. Major

    Physics, Teaching of (Graduate Major)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

Study Physics in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 568 universities and colleges offer 1,613 Physics programmes: 371 Bachelor, 184 Master and 165 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Long Beach, Oakland, Albany,New York and San Diego. Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of California and State University of New York (SUNY).

Degrees in Physics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Physics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Physics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Physics programmes?

The directory lists 1,613 Physics programmes at 568 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Long Beach, Oakland and Albany,New York.

How long does it take to study Physics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Physics programmes in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of California, State University of New York (SUNY), Harvard University and University of California, San Diego.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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