by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 374 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. 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.
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 the Plains States Region.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physical sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in physical sciences has to check out University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Iowa State University is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Iowa State University
University of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physical sciences. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Iowa
University of Missouri - St Louis is a good choice for students pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences. UMSL is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Missouri - St Louis
UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Duluth.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia
Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Missouri State University - Springfield
KU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Kansas
Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Omaha.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Creighton University
WSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Wichita.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Wichita State University
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Explore the best physical sciences schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | 116 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 92 |
| Kansas | 30 | 57 |
| Iowa | 29 | 40 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 21 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 15 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 33 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 153 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 106 |
| Physics | 74 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 18 |
| Materials Sciences | 18 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,935 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 940 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 587 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 527 |
| Engineering Technologies | 442 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 421 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 263 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 148 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 10 |
