by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Pennsylvania to review for the 2025 Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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The physics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physics.
It's difficult to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in physics. Pitt is a very large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Explore all the Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 230 |
| Maryland | 193 | 49 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 33 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 19 |
| Delaware | 109 | 8 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 69 |
| Acoustics | 18 |
| Other Physics | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 113 |
| Materials Sciences | 53 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |
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