Best Physics Schools Around North Carolina

[garrettmills9]

Hello, I am a rising senior in high school and going to soon be entering the college application process. I am planning on entering school as a physics major, but that could possibly change to another major in one of the STEM fields (I am entering as a physics major because I will probably have to be proficient in physics no matter what major I end up choosing).

I was wondering if you guys know of any good schools I should be checking out. I live in North Carolina, so anything on the west coast, new england, etc is not my best option. The schools I am currently looking at are Georgia Institute of Technology, UT Austin, NC State, and Duke university.

Are there any others I should research? (preferably no farther from NC than Texas)

Thank You

 

[Hercuflea]

I would suggest Georgia Tech.

 

[jtbell]

If you're looking as far afield as Texas, you might as well consider U of Maryland and U of Virginia also.

 

[dustbin]

I was going to say that Texas is most likely going to be significantly further from you than New England is...

 

[Matrix0]

I can understand your interest in finding the best physics schools in North Carolina. I would recommend looking into the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which has a strong physics program and is also located in the state. Additionally, Wake Forest University and North Carolina A&T State University also have reputable physics programs worth considering.

It's great that you are considering multiple schools and exploring different options. My advice would be to research each school's physics department, their faculty, research opportunities, and any specialized programs they may offer. It's also important to consider the overall academic reputation and resources of the university as a whole.

I also want to mention that while it's great to have a specific major in mind, it's also important to keep an open mind and explore different fields within STEM. Many students end up changing their major once they start college, and that's completely normal. So, don't feel pressured to stick with physics if you find another STEM field that interests you.

Overall, my advice would be to thoroughly research each school and consider factors such as academic reputation, faculty, research opportunities, and location before making a decision. Good luck with your college search!