2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region
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Physics is the 67th most popular major in the country with 14,123 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, physics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $42,475 and had an average of $22,421 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southwest region, there were 1,185 physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $64,500 and $22,324 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 258 physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.
For this year’s “Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 20 colleges that offer a degree in physics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality physics programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the physics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k.
Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Edinburg, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physics degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Rio Grande Valley, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.
Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #2 spot on the list. Tucson, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physics degrees to 53 students in 2019-2020.
University of Arizona also made our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. San Marcos, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physics degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040.
Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #4 spot on the list. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physics degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.
UT Austin also took the #4 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at San Antonio. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree physics students whose families make $48-$75k list, UTSA has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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Texas Tech University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified masters’s physics students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530.
University of North Texas came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physics degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree physics students whose families make $48-$75k list, UNT has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It awarded 4 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.
NMSU Main Campus also took the #14 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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With a ranking of #9, The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Richardson, Texas, and it awarded 23 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.
UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UTEP is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 13 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.
UTEP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180.
With a ranking of #11, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s physics students in 2019-2020.
Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.
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University of Houston landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Houston is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 2 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.
UH also made our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. ASU - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree physics students whose families make $48-$75k list, ASU - Tempe has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It awarded 1 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.
OSU also took the #0 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Northern Arizona University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Flagstaff, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.
NAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NAU are $19,489.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Norman, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236.
The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s physics students in 2019-2020.
UT Arlington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physics degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.
UNM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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Baylor University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Baylor is a fairly large school located in Waco, Texas that handed out 5 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree physics students whose families make $48-$75k list, Baylor has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Texas Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #20. Texas Christian University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Worth, Texas. It awarded 1 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.
TCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at TCU are $32,268, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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