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2024 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Maryland

2 Colleges in Maryland
932 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$47,903 Avg Early-Career Salary
Physical Sciences is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #19 out of the 38 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Sciences Schools in Maryland ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 932 degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Physical Sciences
Master's Degrees in Physical Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Physical Sciences

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Sciences Schools in Maryland ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Physical Sciences in Maryland

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the physical sciences degree levels they offer.

Top Maryland Schools in Physical Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
244 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
16.4% Growth in Graduates

Johns Hopkins University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in physical sciences. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

Degree recipients from the physical sciences program at Johns Hopkins University get $4,895 above the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in physical sciences from Johns Hopkins University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
267 Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$49,355 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in physical sciences has to take a look at University of Maryland - College Park. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the physical sciences program state that they receive average early career income of $49,355.

More information about a degree in physical sciences from University of Maryland - College Park

Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 38 1,087
Pennsylvania 38 2,556
New York 38 4,474
Delaware 33 155
District of Columbia 33 190

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 339
Physics 288
Geological & Earth Sciences 109
Other Physical Science 107
Astronomy & Astrophysics 46
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 22
General Physical Sciences 21

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