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2024 Best General Physics Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

6 Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
79 Master's Degrees
Ranked #99 in popularity, general physics is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for general physics students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 79 master's degrees in general physics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Physics School for Your Master's Degree

Best General Physics Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region The general physics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality general physics program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general physics students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Physics Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Physics in the Rocky Mountains Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general physics.

Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools for a Master's in General Physics

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Colorado Boulder if you want to pursue a master's degree in general physics. CU - Boulder is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Boulder.More information about a master’s in general physics from University of Colorado Boulder

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Wyoming if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general physics. UW is a large public university located in the remote town of Laramie.More information about a master’s in general physics from University of Wyoming

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general physics needs to look into Brigham Young University - Provo. BYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Provo.More information about a master’s in general physics from Brigham Young University - Provo

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Colorado State University - Fort Collins if you want to pursue a master's degree in general physics. Colorado State is a very large public university located in the city of Fort Collins.More information about a master’s in general physics from Colorado State University - Fort Collins

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

U of U is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City.More information about a master’s in general physics from University of Utah

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

MSU Bozeman is a fairly large public university located in the town of Bozeman.More information about a master’s in general physics from Montana State University

Best General Physics Colleges by State

Explore the best general physics schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 317 47
Utah 287 18
Idaho 145 2
Montana 123 7
Wyoming 57 5

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General Physics is one of 9 different types of Physics programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Physics 6
Optics/Optical Sciences 2

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