2023 Most Popular Physics Master's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Physics Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 117 degrees and certificates were awarded to physics students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #86 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
The Most Popular Physics Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Alabama to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Physics program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama
Check out the physics master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Alabama.
Most Popular Alabama Schools for a Master's in Physics
Our 2023 rankings named University of Alabama at Birmingham the most popular school in Alabama for physics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a very large student population.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physics schools in Alabama. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Alabama is a great place for physics students working on their master’s degree. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Alabama A & M University is a great place for physics students working on their master’s degree. AAMU is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Normal.
Women make up 50% of the physics majors at the school.
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Out of the 5 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the # 5 spot on the list. UAH is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Huntsville.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 244 |
| Virginia | 353 |
| North Carolina | 356 |
| Florida | 358 |
| Tennessee | 156 |
| Kentucky | 77 |
| South Carolina | 107 |
| Louisiana | 93 |
| Arkansas | 80 |
| Mississippi | 45 |
| West Virginia | 44 |
Majors Related to Physics
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar 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 5 schools only.
- 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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More about our data sources and methodologies.