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Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

2023 Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

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$89,430 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Physics Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 353 degrees and certificates were awarded to physics students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #68 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Virginia 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 Virginia

Check out the physics master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Virginia Schools for a Master's in Physics

#1

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Christopher Newport University the best school in Virginia for physics students working on their master’s degree. CNU is a small public school located in the city of Newport News.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

The excellent master’s degree programs at Virginia Tech helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in Virginia. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.

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#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

The excellent master’s degree programs at William & Mary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in Virginia. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.

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#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

The excellent master’s degree programs at George Mason University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in Virginia. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.

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With a ranking of #6, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students working on their master’s degree. VCU is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Richmond.

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Best Physics Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 244
North Carolina 356
Florida 358
Tennessee 156
Kentucky 77
South Carolina 107
Louisiana 93
Arkansas 80
Alabama 117
Mississippi 45
West Virginia 44

One of 8 majors within the area of study, physics has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 6 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to A. T. Service.

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