by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 178 master's degrees in physics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physics students seeking a a master's degree.
It's difficult to beat University of Massachusetts Amherst if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physics. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physics needs to take a look at Northeastern University. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in physics from Northeastern University
University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a great option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in physics. Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
It is hard to beat Boston University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physics. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in physics from Boston University
Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Connecticut
Located in the suburb of Durham, UNH is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Explore the best physics schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 222 | 98 |
| Connecticut | 153 | 43 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 30 |
| New Hampshire | 108 | 5 |
| Vermont | 91 | 1 |
| Maine | 90 | 1 |
Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 172 |
| Other Physics | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 180 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 80 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 15 |
| General Physical Sciences | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 11 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
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