2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 518 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a Mississippi college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 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 Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Physical Sciences Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Mississippi Schools for a Master's in Physical Sciences
Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the most popular school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Mississippi. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a very large student population.
About 48% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 52% are male.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Southern Mississippi helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physical sciences schools in Mississippi. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 25 students majoring in physical sciences at Southern Miss, 64% are male and 36% are female.
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Out of the 5 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Jackson State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 60% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mississippi. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Mississippi College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physical sciences schools in Mississippi. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,594 |
| West Virginia | 238 |
| South Carolina | 424 |
| Florida | 1,506 |
| Virginia | 1,478 |
| Arkansas | 370 |
| Alabama | 554 |
| Kentucky | 455 |
| Georgia | 1,064 |
| Tennessee | 721 |
| Louisiana | 477 |
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 |
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 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to NASA.
More about our data sources and methodologies.