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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

36 Ranked Colleges
345 Degrees Awarded
$24,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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 Southeast region, there were 2,160 physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,400 and $23,843 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 345 physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 36 colleges that offered a degree in physics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great physics programs and cost less that 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree physics students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 5 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physics degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree physics students whose families make more than $110k list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 36 schools in the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 22 diplomas to qualified masters’s physics students in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s physics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree physics students whose families make more than $110k list, UGA has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

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#5

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#18 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. West Virginia University is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 8 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree physics students whose families make more than $110k list, WVU has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 5 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree physics students whose families make more than $110k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USF Tampa Physics Report

#15 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, this medium-sized public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s physics students in 2019-2020.

UAH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAH are $25,386, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s physics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 19 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Florida International University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. FIU is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 3 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FIU Physics Report

#12

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. Appalachian State University is located in Boone, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s physics degrees to qualified students.

Appalachian State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State are $21,439, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. Lafayette, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 2 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss also made our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Southern Mississippi Physics Report

#14

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

East Carolina University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s physics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree physics students whose families make more than $110k list, ECU has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685.

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#23 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Birmingham, Alabama 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.

UAB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UAB Physics Report

#17

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Florida Atlantic University is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FAU, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

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#14 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 3 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physics degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree physics students whose families make more than $110k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Virginia Tech Physics Report

#20

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

University of New Orleans landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of New Orleans is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s physics degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Orleans are $13,678.

Full UNO Physics Report

#21

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #21 on this year’s Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 12 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree physics students whose families make more than $110k list, UA has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940.

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#22

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 7 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Physics Report

#23

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 5 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UofM Physics Report

#24

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Charlotte, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

Full UNC Charlotte Physics Report

#25

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #25. UARK is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 2 masters’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Arkansas Physics Report

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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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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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