Physics Doctorates Relative to Enrollment

The 15 highest rates among top-100 programs; number before each name is overall rank. Hover a bar for details.

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A 10-year doctorate count divided by current enrollment; a size normalization, not a share of any class. Doctorates are credited to the recipient’s bachelor’s institution. Source: NSF Survey of Earned Doctorates, 2015-2024, as compiled in the College Transitions 2026 Undergraduate Physics Ranking.