by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of physics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 294 master's degrees in physics during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of physics for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality physics program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for physics students working on their master's degree.
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 the Great Lakes Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physics students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physics. U-M is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
It's hard to beat University of Wisconsin - Madison if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physics. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ohio State University - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physics. Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in physics from Ohio State University - Main Campus
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physics. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Michigan State University
OHIO Athens is a very large public university located in the town of Athens.More information about a master’s in physics from Ohio University - Athens Campus
UIC is a very large public university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in physics from University of Illinois at Chicago
WIU is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Macomb.More information about a master’s in physics from Western Illinois University
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Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 286 |
| Other Physics | 5 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 588 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 184 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 44 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 35 |
| Materials Sciences | 14 |
| General Physical Sciences | 9 |
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