If cost not a factor, Purdue. Otherwise, UMD. |
The PP didn't state either way if cost was a factor, but even so, UMD has a great physics program, and you will need a graduate degree to get a good paying job. So, save the money for graduate school. FWIW, my brother was a physics major at Cal, but even he had a hard time finding a job with just an undergrad degree in physics (though this was a few decades ago). So he got a masters in EE. I also didn't use the USNWR ranking because so many people dislike that ranking now. |
Pitt for the easy GPA |
Person who was asking- thank you… this is helpful |
Undergraduates science education is great at W&M. It has strong commitment to teaching and providing faculty mentored research. It top 2 among national public universities in the percentage of graduates who go on to get PhDs in STEM fields. The department has a very good student to faculty ratio, and benefits from close proximity to the Thomas Jefferson Lab. |
UNC Impossible admit! Congratulations! |
Not really..! We haven’t been to Tampa yet but it would be her least expensive by a significant margin so… that’s what she’s thinking at the moment |
VCU is fine. It’s at the edge of the fan, which is one of the best parts of Richmond. |
Wow! The Wisco disrespect up in here is shameful! |
NP here. I liked Rollins a lot, too. Eckerd seemed a little less traditional of a student body but I liked it a lot. Less to do, though, as it is more self-contained. I have heard Tampa has a lot of transfers out so you may want to dig into that. |
Yup, VCU is in a great area and not unsafe at all. But it is the city. VCU is a great option for your daughter. We just toured and loved it. |
wondering about the student body at Tampa...! |
Trinity (Hartford)
Skidmore Female/Undecided Leans more towards Stem |
UMD is $10,000 / year UNC Chapel Hill is $39,000 / year Ouch! |
CU boulder also has an excellent physics dept |