2023 Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Physics Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, physics was ranked #69 in the country. In fact 13,674 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 20 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the physics master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Physics Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Rochester Institute of Technology to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Cornell University is a great place for physics students working on their master’s degree. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Delaware is a great place for physics students working on their master’s degree. UD is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Newark.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drexel University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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University of Maryland - College Park landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree physics programs. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Temple University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Rochester ranked #8 on this year’s Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Towson University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree physics programs. Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for physics students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
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Explore the best physics colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 638 |
| New York | 1,121 |
| Maryland | 288 |
| New Jersey | 272 |
| District of Columbia | 79 |
| Delaware | 37 |
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Physics Related Rankings by Major
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Physics
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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