2023 Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Physics Master's Degree School for You
Physics is the #64 most popular major in New York with 1,121 degrees and certificates awarded 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're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in New York 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 New York
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 New York. RIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Rochester helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in New York. Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a great place for physics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Syracuse University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.
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New York University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
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With a ranking of #7, University at Albany did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students working on their master’s degree. UAlbany is a large public school located in the city of Albany.
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University at Buffalo came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Stony Brook University did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students working on their master’s degree. SUNY Stony Brook is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Stony Brook.
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Binghamton University 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. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public college with a large student population.
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Request InformationBest Physics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 638 |
| 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 12 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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