by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 17 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 747 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physical sciences needs to take a look at University of Arizona. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Arizona
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physical sciences has to take a look at Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Texas A&M University - College Station
The University of Texas at Austin is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from The University of Texas at Austin
It is difficult to beat University of Houston if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Houston
Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Waco.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Baylor University
OSU is a very large public university located in the town of Stillwater.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Located in the town of Kingsville, Texas A&M Kingsville is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Texas Tech is a very large public university located in the city of Lubbock.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Texas Tech University
Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from The University of Texas at San Antonio
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Explore the best physical sciences schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 32 | 132 |
| Texas | 32 | 476 |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 91 |
| New Mexico | 31 | 48 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 296 |
| Physics | 218 |
| Chemistry | 171 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 32 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
| Materials Sciences | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 5,335 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,795 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 1,141 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 612 |
| Engineering Technologies | 562 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 449 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 371 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 2 |
