Colleges offering doctoral degrees (research) in Physical Sciences

236 U.S. colleges and universities offer programs in Physical Sciences at the phd level. Results are ordered by the number of graduates each school reported in the program.

All levels Certificate 174 Associate 365 Bachelor 1,172 Master 372 PhD 236 Professional 1

Most schools offering it: California (177), Texas (94), Pennsylvania (94), New York (91), Ohio (63), Massachusetts (51)

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UNO

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University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

Physical Sciences: 4 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 6,501
Retention: 67%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 1,269

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JSU

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Jackson State University

Jackson, MS

Physical Sciences: 4 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 6,326
Retention: 62%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 1,339

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Clark University

Worcester, MA

Physical Sciences: 4 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 3,925
Retention: 86%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 1,496

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SDS

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City, SD

Physical Sciences: 4 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 2,576
Retention: 84%
Programs: 36
Awards 2024-25: 566

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Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 21,026
Retention: 82%
Programs: 206
Awards 2024-25: 6,232

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WMU

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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
PhD · Online option

Students: 16,744
Retention: 81%
Programs: 243
Awards 2024-25: 4,305

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SJU

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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 7,159
Retention: 89%
Programs: 139
Awards 2024-25: 2,464

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CAU

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Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 4,252
Retention: 71%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 792

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Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 3,348
Retention: 85%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 1,165

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MTU

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Montana Technological University

Butte, MT

Physical Sciences: 3 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 1,702
Retention: 77%
Programs: 33
Awards 2024-25: 371

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VCU

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA

Physical Sciences: 2 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 28,464
Retention: 85%
Programs: 167
Awards 2024-25: 7,324

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University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

Physical Sciences: 2 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 23,065
Retention: 81%
Programs: 152
Awards 2024-25: 5,669

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ULL

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA

Physical Sciences: 2 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 15,665
Retention: 74%
Programs: 84
Awards 2024-25: 2,931

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Howard University

Washington, DC

Physical Sciences: 2 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 14,890
Retention: 91%
Programs: 91
Awards 2024-25: 3,221

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CMU

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Physical Sciences: 2 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 14,488
Retention: 75%
Programs: 210
Awards 2024-25: 4,107

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ISU

Public

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

Physical Sciences: 2 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Admission: Open
Students: 13,061
Retention: 72%
Programs: 179

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The University of Montana

Missoula, MT

Physical Sciences: 2 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 10,811
Retention: 75%
Programs: 215
Awards 2024-25: 3,160

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UNC

Public

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO

Physical Sciences: 2 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 8,869
Retention: 76%
Programs: 91
Awards 2024-25: 2,253

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NSU

Public

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA

Physical Sciences: 2 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 6,053
Retention: 73%
Programs: 51
Awards 2024-25: 1,011

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UTS

Public

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, TX

Physical Sciences: 2 graduates in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 2,549
Programs: 23
Awards 2024-25: 658

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SDS

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South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD

Physical Sciences: 1 graduate in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 12,056
Retention: 84%
Programs: 148
Awards 2024-25: 2,527

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FAM

Public

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL

Physical Sciences: 1 graduate in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 9,313
Retention: 89%
Programs: 75
Awards 2024-25: 2,219

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AAM

Public

Alabama A & M University

Normal, AL

Physical Sciences: 1 graduate in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 7,295
Retention: 70%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 813

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DSU

Public

Delaware State University

Dover, DE

Physical Sciences: 1 graduate in 2024-25
PhD

Students: 5,327
Retention: 70%
Programs: 87
Awards 2024-25: 839

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