by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 27 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 297 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 colleges 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 Southeast Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physics.
Florida State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physics. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Florida State University
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physics. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
It is difficult to beat William & Mary if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physics. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in physics from William & Mary
It is hard to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physics. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Emory University
UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in physics from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in physics from North Carolina State University
Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winston-Salem.More information about a master’s in physics from Wake Forest University
Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Georgia
Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Virginia Tech
Explore the best physics schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 51 |
| Georgia | 190 | 26 |
| Virginia | 182 | 41 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 92 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 18 |
| Alabama | 151 | 20 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 8 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 11 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 5 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 13 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 2 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 10 |
Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 260 |
| Other Physics | 28 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 419 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 381 |
| Other Physical Science | 37 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 22 |
| Materials Sciences | 17 |
| General Physical Sciences | 14 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 9 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
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