by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 101 master's degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.
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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 schools for physical sciences students working on their master's degree.
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 Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for physical sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physical sciences has to take a look at William & Mary. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from William & Mary
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physical sciences has to look into Virginia Tech. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Virginia Tech
George Mason University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physical sciences. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from George Mason University
CNU is a small public university located in the midsize city of Newport News.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Christopher Newport University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 130 |
| Florida | 34 | 221 |
| Georgia | 32 | 108 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 99 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 264 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 52 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 24 |
| Alabama | 30 | 68 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 68 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 33 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 32 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 41 |
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 925 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 718 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 181 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 169 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 129 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 119 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 61 |
| Engineering Technologies | 5 |
