2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 424 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a South Carolina college or university. This makes it the #21 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
Check out the physical sciences master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in South Carolina.
Most Popular South Carolina Schools for a Master's in Physical Sciences
Our analysis found University of South Carolina - Columbia to be the most popular school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in South Carolina. UofSC is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.
About 50% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Out of the 3 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 45% of the physical sciences majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Furman University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the large suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in physical sciences at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Explore all the Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,594 |
| West Virginia | 238 |
| Mississippi | 518 |
| Florida | 1,506 |
| Virginia | 1,478 |
| Arkansas | 370 |
| Alabama | 554 |
| 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 |
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 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.
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