by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in North Carolina 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 264 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
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.
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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physical sciences. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in physical sciences needs to take a look at North Carolina State University. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from North Carolina State University
University of North Carolina at Wilmington is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
It is difficult to beat East Carolina University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physical sciences. ECU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Greenville.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from East Carolina University
Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
WCU is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Cullowhee.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Western Carolina University
Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Appalachian State University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 130 |
| Florida | 34 | 221 |
| Virginia | 33 | 101 |
| Georgia | 32 | 108 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 99 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 52 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 24 |
| Alabama | 30 | 68 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 68 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 33 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 32 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 95 |
| Physics | 92 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Other Physical Science | 21 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,237 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 522 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 334 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 256 |
| Engineering Technologies | 248 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 137 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 96 |
