2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 606 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a Oregon college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Oregon 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 Physical Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Oregon
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for physical sciences majors pursuing a master's degree.
Most Popular Oregon Schools for a Master's in Physical Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named University of Oregon the most popular school in Oregon for physical sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Eugene, UO is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 34% of the physical sciences majors at the school.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Oregon State University is a great place for physical sciences students working on their master’s degree. Oregon State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Corvallis.
Of the 34 students majoring in physical sciences at Oregon State, 47% are male and 53% are female.
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Out of the 4 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Portland State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 11 students majoring in physical sciences at Portland State University, 64% are male and 36% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Western Oregon University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physical sciences schools in Oregon. Western Oregon State College is a small public school located in the fringe town of Monmouth.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 8,302 |
| Washington | 1,936 |
| Hawaii | 107 |
| Nevada | 315 |
| Alaska | 60 |
Physical Sciences Related Majors
Physical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Physics | 13,674 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
| Materials Sciences | 658 |
| Other Physical Science | 538 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 38 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to NASA.
More about our data sources and methodologies.