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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. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

  3. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    Cornell University 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  5. Bachelor

    Physics Teaching, BS.

    Purdue University Calumet 🇺🇸 Hammond, United States

  6. Bachelor

    Physics, BS

    Bob Jones University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    University of Nevada - Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

  8. Master

    Physics, Master of Science (M.S.)

    University of Nevada - Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

  9. Bachelor

    Physics: B.S.

    Boston College 🇺🇸 Chestnut Hill, United States

  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

  11. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Alabama at Birmingham 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

  12. Bachelor

    Physics (BA,BS)

    Wayne State University 🇺🇸 Detroit, United States

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  14. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Arkansas Tech University 🇺🇸 Russellville, United States

  15. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

  16. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Assumption College 🇺🇸 Worcester, United States

  17. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Santa Clara University 🇺🇸 Santa Clara, United States

  18. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Montana State University at Bozeman 🇺🇸 Montana, United States

  19. Master

    Physics MS

    University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus 🇺🇸 Pearland, Houston, Texas, United States

  20. Graduate

    Plasma Physics, Program in (Graduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

  21. Major

    Biophysics (Major)

    Marquette University 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 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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