2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree School for You
With 554 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physical sciences is the #20 most popular major in Alabama.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Alabama 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 Alabama
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Physical Sciences Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Alabama Schools for a Master's in Physical Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the most popular school in Alabama for physical sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 38% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 62% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Alabama in Huntsville is a great place for physical sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Huntsville, UAH is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 19 students majoring in physical sciences at UAH, 37% are male and 63% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the city of Auburn.
Women make up 18% of the physical sciences majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great place for physical sciences students working on their master’s degree. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.
About 10% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 90% are male.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Alabama A & M University is a great place for physical sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Normal, AAMU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 2 students majoring in physical sciences at AAMU, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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Tuskegee University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the town of Tuskegee, Tuskegee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,594 |
| West Virginia | 238 |
| Mississippi | 518 |
| South Carolina | 424 |
| Florida | 1,506 |
| Virginia | 1,478 |
| Arkansas | 370 |
| Kentucky | 455 |
| Georgia | 1,064 |
| Tennessee | 721 |
| Louisiana | 477 |
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 |
Majors Similar 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 6 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.