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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Physics

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

481 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 97–120 of 481 colleges

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 21.6%
Annual cost
$82,818/yr
Grad earnings
$78,158
SAT avg
1,469
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 21.6%
Annual cost
$82,818/yr
Grad earnings
$78,158
SAT avg
1,469
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15 Fee $85
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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 18.5%
Annual cost
$77,708/yr
Grad earnings
$75,328
SAT avg
1,416
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 31.1%
Annual cost
$79,380/yr
Grad earnings
$75,217
SAT avg
1,404
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Physics in USA?
481 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Physics in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Physics in USA?
University of Rochester leads with median graduate earnings of $79,042 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Physics colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Michigan Technological University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for 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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