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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.

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  1. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Linfield College 🇺🇸 McMinnville, Portland, United States

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  2. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  3. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Montana State University Billings 🇺🇸 Billings, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    College of Business Administration | Belmont University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics - M.S., Ph.D. (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  7. Minor

    Physics Minor (Graduate minor)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Southeastern Louisiana University 🇺🇸 Hammond, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Geophysics, B.S.

    University of California, Santa Barbara 🇺🇸 Santa Barbara, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Physics

    Cuyahoga Community College 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  11. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Fordham University 🇺🇸 Tarrytown, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics and Applied Physics, BS to PhD

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

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Physics

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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  18. Master

    Master of Science in Physics

    University of Tulsa 🇺🇸 Tulsa, United States

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  19. Minor

    Minor in Applied Physics

    California State University Channel Islands 🇺🇸 Camarillo, California, United States

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  20. Major

    Physics (Applied) (Major)

    St. Anselm College 🇺🇸 Manchester, United States

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  21. Major

    Physics (M,m,c) (Major Concentrations)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  22. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    College of William and Mary 🇺🇸 Williamsburg, United States

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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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