2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physics in Indiana

A master's degree in physics is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #70 out of 326 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Indiana to determine which ones were the most popular for physics students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 46 master's degrees in physics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physics School for Your Master's Degree

The physics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physics in Indiana ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for physics, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for physics.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Physics in Indiana

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for physics students seeking a a master's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Physics Students Working on Their Master's

1

Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

16 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In IN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Indiana University - Bloomington is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physics. IU Bloomington is a very large public university located in the city of Bloomington. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in physics in Indiana.

There were about 16 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in physics from Indiana University - Bloomington

2

Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

13 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In IN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Purdue University - Main Campus is a popular option for individuals interested in a master's degree in physics. Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the city of West Lafayette. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in physics in Indiana.

There were approximately 13 physics students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in physics from Purdue University - Main Campus

3

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

12 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In IN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Notre Dame is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in physics. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in physics in Indiana.

There were roughly 12 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent data year.

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4

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In IN

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Ball State University is a popular choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in physics. Ball State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Muncie. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in physics in Indiana.

There were approximately 3 physics students who graduated with this degree at Ball State in the most recent year we have data available.

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5

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In IN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in physics in Indiana.

There were approximately 2 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at IUPUI in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in physics from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

Best Physics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Physics Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Illinois	219	87
Michigan	203	59
Ohio	195	78
Wisconsin	166	16

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Rankings in Majors Related to Physics

One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Physics Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
General Physics	46

Majors Similar to Physics

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	30
Geological & Earth Sciences	29
Astronomy & Astrophysics	2

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 A. T. Service. More about our data sources and methodologies.