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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. Certificate

    Nuclear Power Generation (Grad Certificate)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Applied Physics (BS)

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics:* M.S., M.S.T., Ph.D.

    Boston College 🇺🇸 Chestnut Hill, United States

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  4. Associate

    Associate of Science, concentration in Physics (St. Philip's College)

    Alamo Community Colleges 🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States

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  6. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Austin Community College 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  7. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Alfred University 🇺🇸 Alfred, United States

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  8. Research

    Los Angeles, MS, 45, Physics (Research), 19021

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  9. Master

    Physics with/without certification, Master of Education

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  10. Major

    Applied Physics (Major)

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  11. Minor

    Astrophysics (Minor)

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Nuclear Critical Safety (Graduate Certificate)

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, United States

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  13. Minor

    Astrophysics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  15. Major

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate Major) (UC Davis)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  16. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Anderson University 🇺🇸 Anderson, United States

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  17. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Astrophysics, BA, BS

    Baylor University 🇺🇸 Waco, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Applied Physics (Bachelor)

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

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  20. Research

    Computational Physics Student Summer Workshop at Los Alamos National Laboratory (Summer Research Experience Program (for undergraduate students))

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  21. Associate

    Nuclear Power Tech (Associate)

    Bismarck State College 🇺🇸 Bismarck, United States

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  22. Certificate

    Nuclear Power Generation (Grad Certificate), Certificate, Tempe, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

    Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, 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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