by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in the Plains States 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 74 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 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 collection of different 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.
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 Plains States Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physics.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in physics. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physics. Iowa State is a very large public university located in the small city of Ames.More information about a master’s in physics from Iowa State University
University of Missouri - Columbia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physics. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Missouri - Columbia
It's difficult to beat University of Iowa if you want to pursue a master's degree in physics. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Iowa
University of Minnesota - Duluth is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physics. Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Creighton University
Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Kansas
Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Wichita State University
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Missouri - St Louis
Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Explore the best physics schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 18 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 15 |
| Iowa | 154 | 8 |
| Kansas | 149 | 9 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 12 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 5 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 7 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 70 |
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | 1 |
| Elementary Particle Physics | 1 |
| Nuclear Physics | 1 |
| Condensed Matter & Materials Physics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 153 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 106 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 18 |
| Materials Sciences | 18 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
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