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2024 Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Ohio

8 Colleges in Ohio
311 Master's Degrees
When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in physical sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #19 out of 37 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 311 master's degrees in physical sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Physical Sciences School for Your Master's Degree

Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Ohio 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 Great Overall School

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.

Early-Career Earnings

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.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for physical sciences students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Physical Sciences in Ohio

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physical sciences students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Ohio Schools for a Master's in Physical Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in physical sciences needs to take a look at Ohio State University - Main Campus. Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Ohio State University - Main Campus

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
75 Annual Graduates

Ohio University - Athens Campus is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences. OHIO Athens is a fairly large public university located in the town of Athens.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Ohio University - Athens Campus

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
19 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Miami University - Oxford if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physical sciences. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Oxford.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Miami University - Oxford

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Cincinnati - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physical sciences. UC is a very large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Annual Graduates

University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Akron.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Akron Main Campus

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

BGSU is a large public university located in the town of Bowling Green.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
29 Annual Graduates

Kent State is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Kent.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Kent State University at Kent

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
26 Annual Graduates

Wright State University - Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Dayton.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Wright State University - Main Campus

Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 34 288
Indiana 33 95
Michigan 31 203
Wisconsin 31 100

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 172
Physics 73
Geological & Earth Sciences 50
Astronomy & Astrophysics 9
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 4
Materials Sciences 3

Majors Similar to Physical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 1,671
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 878
Mathematics & Statistics 377
Engineering Technologies 236
Architecture & Related Services 176
Natural Resources & Conservation 71
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 56

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