by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for physics students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 29 master's degrees in physics to qualified students.
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Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete 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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in Georgia list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physics.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physics. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physics needs to take a look at Georgia State University. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from Georgia State University
Explore all the Best Physics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 51 |
| Virginia | 182 | 41 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 92 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 18 |
| Alabama | 151 | 20 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 8 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 11 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 5 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 13 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 2 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 10 |
Physics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 29 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 62 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 40 |
| General Physical Sciences | 15 |
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