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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Physics in the Southeast Region

33 Ranked Colleges
296 Degrees Awarded
$24,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Southeast Region” 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 Southeast region, there were 2,045 general physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 296 general physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 33 colleges that offered a degree in general physics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general physics programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general physics program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Physics in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Out of the 33 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this fairly large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896.

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#2

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#20 in overall quality

Out of the 33 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Appalachian State is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general physics students list, Appalachian State has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State are $21,439.

Full Appalachian State University General Physics Report

#3

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 33 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the #3 spot on the list. Clemson is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 3 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246.

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#4

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

Out of the 33 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the #4 spot on the list. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general physics degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 22 diplomas to qualified masters’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

East Carolina University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general physics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ECU, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. University of Alabama in Huntsville is a medium-sized school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 10 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general physics students list, UAH has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama in Huntsville are $25,386.

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#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

UAB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham General Physics Report

#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 7 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Virginia Tech General Physics Report

#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Georgia General Physics Report

#11

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general physics students list, UNC Charlotte has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 masters’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Virginia General Physics Report

#14

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 5 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#15

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#19 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. WVU is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154.

Full WVU General Physics Report

#16

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 2 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also made our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#10 in overall quality

University of Florida landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 5 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general physics students list, UF has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UF General Physics Report

#25 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general physics degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #25 spot in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#19

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

University of New Orleans landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 3 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678.

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#20

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 6 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950.

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#6 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Atlanta, Georgia 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.

Georgia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general physics students list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

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Florida International University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. FIU is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 3 masters’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Knoxville, Tennessee 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.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Knoxville General Physics Report

#25

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general physics degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UA General Physics Report

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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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