by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Indiana to determine which ones were the best for physical sciences students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 95 master's degrees in physical sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The physical sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physical sciences students working on their master's degree.
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 Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Indiana list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physical sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Notre Dame is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Notre Dame
It is difficult to beat Purdue University - Main Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in physical sciences. Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Purdue University - Main Campus
It's hard to beat Indiana University - Bloomington if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physical sciences. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bloomington.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Indiana University - Bloomington
Ball State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Ball State University
Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 42 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
| Chemistry | 23 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,123 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 371 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 316 |
| Engineering Technologies | 293 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 80 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 68 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 58 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 10 |
