by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for physics students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 41 master's degrees in physics to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The physics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 Virginia.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physics.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in physics needs to look into William & Mary. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.More information about a master’s in physics from William & Mary
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in physics has to take a look at University of Virginia - Main Campus. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Virginia Tech is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physics. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.More information about a master’s in physics from Virginia Tech
George Mason University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in physics. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from George Mason University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in physics has to look into Virginia Commonwealth University. VCU is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.More information about a master’s in physics from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the city of Newport News, CNU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Christopher Newport University
Explore all the Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 51 |
| Georgia | 190 | 26 |
| 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 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 31 |
| Other Physics | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
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