2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Utah
Finding the Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 581 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a Utah college or university. This makes it the #20 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.
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 Utah ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Utah to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs 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 Utah
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for physical sciences majors pursuing a master's degree.
Most Popular Utah Schools for a Master's in Physical Sciences
Our analysis found University of Utah to be the most popular school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Utah. U of U is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Salt Lake City.
About 56% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 44% are male.
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Out of the 3 schools in Utah that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 21% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 79% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Utah State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Utah list. Located in the small city of Logan, USU is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 32% of the physical sciences majors at the school.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 935 |
| Montana | 199 |
| Idaho | 208 |
| Wyoming | 103 |
Majors Related to Physical Sciences
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 Majors Related to Physical Sciences
| 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 3 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.