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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Engineering Physics

39 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

39 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–24 of 39 colleges

Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.2%
Annual cost
$84,986/yr
Grad earnings
$93,487
SAT avg
1,546
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $80
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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.2%
Annual cost
$84,986/yr
Grad earnings
$93,487
SAT avg
1,546
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Fee $80
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Rice University
Houston, Texas
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 7.9%
Annual cost
$74,110/yr
Grad earnings
$89,718
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 4 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Rice University
Houston, Texas
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 7.9%
Annual cost
$74,110/yr
Grad earnings
$89,718
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 11 Fee $75
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28 Fee $80
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Engineering Physics in USA?
39 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Engineering Physics in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Engineering Physics in USA?
Brown University leads with median graduate earnings of $93,487 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Engineering Physics colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Engineering Physics programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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