by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 24 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of physical sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,425 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 colleges for physical sciences students working on their master's degree.
The physical sciences 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 Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
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.
Johns Hopkins University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physical sciences. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Johns Hopkins University
Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physical sciences. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Cornell University
University of Rochester is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Rochester
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in physical sciences needs to check out New York University. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from New York University
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Maryland - College Park
RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology
UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Delaware
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Drexel University
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Temple University
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Explore the best physical sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 647 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 307 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 173 |
| Maryland | 32 | 217 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 56 |
| Delaware | 24 | 25 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 445 |
| Chemistry | 440 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 197 |
| Materials Sciences | 145 |
| Other Physical Science | 111 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 55 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
| General Physical Sciences | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 10,207 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 4,842 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 3,631 |
| Engineering Technologies | 1,415 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 1,239 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 478 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 201 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 189 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 21 |
