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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Physics (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

20 Ranked Colleges
201 Degrees Awarded
$23,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 13,287 people earned their degree in general physics, making the major the 57th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,052 general physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 201 general physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 20 colleges that offer a degree in general physics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general physics programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general physics program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The general physics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region master’s degree general physics students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Physics (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

#13 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #1 spot on the list. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Rio Grande Valley, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

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#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

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#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNT is located in Denton, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #4 spot on the list. Texas Tech is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also made our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at San Antonio. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified masters’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

UTSA also made our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807.

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#6

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Texas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in San Marcos, Texas, and it awarded 11 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State also made our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040.

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#8 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Arizona State University - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Tempe, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048.

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#5 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general physics degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. OSU is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

OSU also made our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.

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#4 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. UT Austin is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 4 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico that handed out 4 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Richardson, Texas, this large public school handed out 23 diplomas to qualified masters’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Dallas, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#15 in overall quality

University of Houston did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 2 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. El Paso, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general physics degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

UTEP also made our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

University of Oklahoma did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236.

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#16

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Northern Arizona University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. NAU is a public institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree general physics students whose families make $30-$48k list, NAU has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 2 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Arlington, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#11 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this large public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified masters’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNM, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas

Texas Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #19. TCU is a fairly large school located in Fort Worth, Texas that handed out 1 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

TCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Christian University are $32,268.

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#20

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Baylor University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 5 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also made our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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