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2026 Best Other Physics Master’s Degree Schools

4 Colleges in the United States
126 Other Physics Degrees Awarded
$70,978 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Physics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their other physics programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 75 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other physics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Other Physics in the United States

See the highest-ranked other physics schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Other Physics

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Duke University
Durham, NC

No school ranked higher than Duke University this year for other physics. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 other physics degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Graduates of the other physics program make about $83,388 in their early career. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. More information about a degree in other physics from Duke University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best other physics schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 10 other physics degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other physics degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $74,352. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other physics from University Of Pennsylvania

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Students looking for a strong other physics program will find one at Johns Hopkins University, which ranked #3. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 43 other physics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other physics degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $84,850 in the first couple years of their career. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. More information about a degree in other physics from Johns Hopkins University

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University Of Rochester is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other physics, landing the #4 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Rochester. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Rochester awarded about 16 other physics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other physics degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $60,865. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. Get the full other physics details for University Of Rochester

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A rank of #5 makes University Of California Davis one of the top schools for other physics. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. University Of California Davis awarded about 10 other physics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other physics degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $53,749. Typical student debt for the program is $16,464. Read more about the other physics program at University Of California Davis

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Brigham Young University Provo ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best other physics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Provo. Brigham Young University Provo graduates 81% of students within six years. Brigham Young University Provo awarded about 17 other physics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other physics degree from Brigham Young University Provo earn around $68,664 in the first couple years of their career. Brigham Young University Provo graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans. Read more about the other physics program at Brigham Young University Provo

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 75 schools evaluated.

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