2026 Best Other Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

No school ranked higher than Johns Hopkins University this year in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,730. Graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Get the full Johns Hopkins University report

#2

North Carolina State University At Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

The strong Other Physical Sciences programs at North Carolina State University At Raleigh earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Raleigh, NC. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Graduates carry a median of $22,113 in student loans. More on North Carolina State University At Raleigh

#3

University Of South Carolina Columbia

Columbia, SC

Out of the 49 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #3 spot. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public school based in Columbia, SC. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates 79% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,688, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Typical Other Physical Sciences student debt is $24,472. Read the full report on University Of South Carolina Columbia

#4

Eastern Oklahoma State College

The strong Other Physical Sciences programs at Eastern Oklahoma State College earned it the #4 place in the United States. Get the full Eastern Oklahoma State College report

#5

Saginaw Valley State University

The strong Other Physical Sciences programs at Saginaw Valley State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. See the full Saginaw Valley State University profile

#6

University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

University Of North Carolina At Charlotte came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Charlotte report

#7

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. See the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University profile

#8

Cuny Graduate School And University Center

Cuny Graduate School And University Center ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Other Physical Sciences schools. Read more about Cuny Graduate School And University Center

#9

Florida State University

Florida State University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Florida State University

#10

Benedict College

Benedict College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Other Physical Sciences schools. Get the full Benedict College report

#11

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Hobart William Smith Colleges placed #11 among Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Hobart William Smith Colleges

#12

Wayne State University

Wayne State University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Get the full Wayne State University report

#13

University Of California Merced

University Of California Merced ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Other Physical Sciences schools. See the full University Of California Merced profile

#14

Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. More on Olivet Nazarene University

#15

Cedar Crest College

Cedar Crest College did well this year, earning the #15 position. Read the full report on Cedar Crest College

#16

Northwest State Community College

Northwest State Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. More on Northwest State Community College

#17

Xavier University

Xavier University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full Xavier University report

#18

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill report

#19

Wichita State University

Wichita State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Other Physical Sciences schools. Get the full Wichita State University report

#20

North Carolina A And T State University

North Carolina A And T State University did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on North Carolina A And T State University

#21

Suny College At Cortland

Suny College At Cortland came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Suny College At Cortland

#22

University Of Utah

University Of Utah landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Utah report

#23

Iona College

Iona College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Other Physical Sciences schools. Read more about Iona College

#24

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City Community College placed #24 among Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Oklahoma City Community College

#25

Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Get the full Susquehanna University report

#26

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Other Physical Sciences schools. Read more about Stony Brook University

#27

Florida International University

Florida International University did well this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full Florida International University report

#28

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University placed #28 among Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Carnegie Mellon University

#29

Capital Community College

Capital Community College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Capital Community College

#30

Temple University

Temple University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. More on Temple University

#31

Frostburg State University

Frostburg State University placed #31 among Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Frostburg State University

#32

Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. See the full Northern Illinois University profile

#33

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York

#34

Suffolk University

Suffolk University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Other Physical Sciences schools. Get the full Suffolk University report

#35

Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Get the full Old Dominion University report

#36

University Of Mary Washington

University Of Mary Washington placed #36 among Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. More on University Of Mary Washington

#37

American University

American University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read more about American University

#38

The College Of Saint Scholastica

The College Of Saint Scholastica came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Get the full The College Of Saint Scholastica report

#39

Cuny Hunter College

Cuny Hunter College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Cuny Hunter College report

#40

Suny Empire State College

Suny Empire State College placed #40 among Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Suny Empire State College

#41

University Of California San Diego

University Of California San Diego landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of California San Diego report

#42

University Of Alabama At Huntsville

University Of Alabama At Huntsville landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Alabama At Huntsville report

#43

University Of California Davis

University Of California Davis landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of California Davis

#44

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro placed #44 among Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. See the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro profile

#45

Stevens Institute Of Technology

Stevens Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #45 position. Get the full Stevens Institute Of Technology report

#46

University Of Delaware

University Of Delaware landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Delaware

#47

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University placed #47 among Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Azusa Pacific University

#48

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College placed #48 among Other Physical Sciences schools in the United States. More on Swarthmore College

#49

Black Hills State University

Black Hills State University did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Black Hills State University