Top 6 Physics grad program in US

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The top six universities in the U.S. for graduate physics, based on external rankings, are Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Caltech, UC Berkeley, and Stanford. Additionally, UC Santa Barbara is noted for its strong physics program, indicating its competitive standing in the field.
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Does anyone know the ranking for the top 6 universities in US? (graduate Physics)

Here's what i gather from external sources:

Harvard
MIT
Princeton
Caltech
UC Berkeley
Stanford
 
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feyn77 said:
Does anyone know the ranking for the top 6 universities in US? (graduate Physics)

Here's what i gather from external sources:

Harvard
MIT
Princeton
Caltech
UC Berkeley
Stanford

UC Santa Barbara is also very good, according to official rankings.
 

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