Schools Easiest Physics Graduate Schools to get into

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The discussion centers on the search for physics graduate programs in the U.S. that are considered easier to gain admission to, often referred to as "safety schools." It highlights the challenge of identifying such programs, noting that the concept of a safety school is less applicable at the graduate level, as most institutions offering PhDs in physics are of high quality. The conversation points out that there are approximately 150 schools offering PhDs in physics, placing applicants in the top 20% of institutions when compared to the 750 schools offering bachelor's degrees. The mention of a ranking system suggests that graduate schools are categorized into "Most Competitive" and "Highly Competitive," emphasizing the overall competitiveness of physics graduate programs.
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Hi

I have already applied to the schools I want to get into and two others which i know I have a shot at. However I am looking for some physics graduate programs (in the US) which are easy to get into for safety.

I'd appreciate your help.
 
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There's really nothing like a "safety school" at the grad school level - any school that offers a PhD is pretty good. There are about 150 schools that offer PhDs but 750 that offer BSs, so you are already in the top 20% - if Barron's had physics grad schools, you'd have "Most Competitive" and "Highly Competitive" and that would be it.
 
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