by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 647 master's degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of physical sciences for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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.
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 New York.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences.
Cornell University is a good option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Cornell University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physical sciences has to look into University of Rochester. University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Rochester.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Rochester
It is difficult to beat New York University if you want to pursue a master's degree in physical sciences. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from New York University
Rochester Institute of Technology is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology
SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public university located in the suburb of Stony Brook.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Stony Brook University
Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Syracuse University
Located in the small city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
University at Buffalo is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Buffalo.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University at Buffalo
UAlbany is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Albany.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University at Albany
Binghamton University is a large public university located in the suburb of Vestal.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Binghamton University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 307 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 173 |
| Maryland | 32 | 217 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 56 |
| Delaware | 24 | 25 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 230 |
| Chemistry | 191 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 114 |
| Materials Sciences | 79 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 13 |
| General Physical Sciences | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
| Other Physical Science | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 4,480 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,883 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 1,859 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 731 |
| Engineering Technologies | 530 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 212 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 107 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 4 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 1 |
