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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. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Connecticut College 🇺🇸 New London, United States

  2. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Rice University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

  3. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

  4. Other programmes

    Physics (Non-Degree Program)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics BA (Accelerated Degree Program)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

  7. Teacher training

    Physics Teaching (BATeaching)

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

  8. Bachelor

    Physics, (B.A.)

    Long Island University 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, Brookville, United States

  9. Major

    Physics, Major

    Wheaton College Massachusetts 🇺🇸 Norton, Massachusetts, United States

  10. Minor

    Physics, Minor

    Wheaton College Massachusetts 🇺🇸 Norton, Massachusetts, United States

  11. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (B.S.) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

  12. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

  13. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  15. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

  16. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Mills College 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

  17. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

  18. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Pomona College 🇺🇸 Claremont, United States

  19. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 🇺🇸 Urbana Champaign, Chicago, Springfield, United States

  20. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    North Central College 🇺🇸 Naperville, United States

  21. Bachelor

    Physics B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Bachelor)

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, 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.

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