by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 19 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 445 master's degrees in physics to qualified students.
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Your choice of physics for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality physics program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physics students working on their master's degree.
The 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 the Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physics students seeking a a master's degree.
It is difficult to beat Johns Hopkins University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physics. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in physics from Johns Hopkins University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physics needs to check out Cornell University. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in physics from Cornell University
University of Rochester is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physics. Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the physics program report average early career wages of $89,777.
More information about a master’s in physics from University of Rochester
New York University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physics. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from New York University
RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.More information about a master’s in physics from Rochester Institute of Technology
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Maryland - College Park
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Drexel University
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
UD is a very large public university located in the suburb of Newark.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Delaware
RPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy.More information about a master’s in physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Explore the best physics colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 106 |
| Maryland | 193 | 49 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 33 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 19 |
| Delaware | 109 | 8 |
Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 299 |
| Acoustics | 54 |
| Other Physics | 53 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 39 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 440 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 197 |
| Materials Sciences | 145 |
| Other Physical Science | 111 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 55 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
| General Physical Sciences | 9 |
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