2024 Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky

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 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 52 master's degrees in physical sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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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:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on physical sciences students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of physical sciences students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for physical sciences to pay back their student loans after receiving their master's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized physical sciences related body.

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.

More Ways to Rank Physical Sciences Schools

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 Kentucky.

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

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

Top Kentucky Schools for a Master's in Physical Sciences

1

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Annual Graduates

University of Kentucky is a great choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences. UK is a very large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Kentucky

2

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

Western Kentucky University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Western Kentucky University

Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Mississippi	34	130
Florida	34	221
Virginia	33	101
Georgia	32	108
Tennessee	32	99
North Carolina	31	264
West Virginia	30	24
Alabama	30	68
Louisiana	30	68
South Carolina	30	33
Arkansas	30	32

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	28
Physics and Astronomy	9
Physics	8
Geological & Earth Sciences	7

Majors Similar to Physical Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Engineering	206
Biological & Biomedical Sciences	158
Engineering Technologies	134
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations	103
Mathematics & Statistics	96
Architecture & Related Services	29
Natural Resources & Conservation	9

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to NASA. More about our data sources and methodologies.