by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 13 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of physics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 218 master's degrees in physics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete 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 the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physics.
University of Arizona is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physics. University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tucson.
After graduating, physics master's recipients generally make around $126,908 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in physics from University of Arizona
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in physics needs to check out Texas A&M University - College Station. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the city of College Station.More information about a master’s in physics from Texas A&M University - College Station
It is hard to beat Baylor University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physics. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Baylor University
University of Houston is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in physics. UH is a very large public university located in the city of Houston.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Houston
Located in the town of Stillwater, OSU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Texas Tech University
UTSA is a very large public university located in the large city of San Antonio.More information about a master’s in physics from The University of Texas at San Antonio
UT Dallas is a very large public university located in the city of Richardson.More information about a master’s in physics from The University of Texas at Dallas
University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
UNT is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Denton.More information about a master’s in physics from University of North Texas
Explore the best physics colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 235 | 134 |
| Arizona | 180 | 62 |
| Oklahoma | 153 | 9 |
| New Mexico | 114 | 13 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 168 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 47 |
| Other Physics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 296 |
| Chemistry | 171 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 32 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
| Materials Sciences | 10 |
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