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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physics in the Southeast Region

55 Colleges in the Southeast Region
345 Master's Degrees
Physics is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #70 most popular master's degree program in the country. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 55 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physics in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 345 master's degrees in physics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physics School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physics in the Southeast Region 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 the Southeast Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality physics program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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Associate Degrees in Physics
Bachelor's Degrees in Physics
Doctor's Degrees in Physics
Overall Popularity in Physics

This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for physics.

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physics.

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

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Duke University
Durham, NC
28 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Duke University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physics. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 28 physics students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
22 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Florida State University is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in physics. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in physics in Florida.

There were approximately 22 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

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20 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#4 Best Quality In NC

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physics needs to take a look at Appalachian State University. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State 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 North Carolina.

There were roughly 20 physics students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent year we have data available.

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19 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
#2 Best Quality In NC

North Carolina State University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in physics. NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in physics in North Carolina.

There were about 19 physics students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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13 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#2 Best Quality In TN

Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in physics in Tennessee.

There were about 13 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year.

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13 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in physics in Georgia.

There were approximately 13 physics students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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12 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#3 Best Quality In AL

UA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in physics in Alabama.

There were about 12 physics students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
12 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#2 Best Quality In AL

Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in physics in Alabama.

There were roughly 12 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.

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10 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In AL
#1 Best Quality In AL

Located in the city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in physics in Alabama.

There were roughly 10 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent data year.

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10 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a very large student population.

There were roughly 10 physics individuals who graduated with this degree at UofL in the most recent data year.

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Best Physics Colleges by State

Explore the most popular physics colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 206 64
Georgia 186 33
Virginia 175 54
North Carolina 167 90
Tennessee 156 24
Alabama 147 19
South Carolina 141 2
Louisiana 140 16
Kentucky 140 10
Mississippi 120 21
Arkansas 119 1
West Virginia 108 11

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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 296
Other Physics 38
Optics/Optical Sciences 7
Atomic/Molecular Physics 4

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 456
Geological & Earth Sciences 401
Physics and Astronomy 37
Other Physical Science 24
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 20
Materials Sciences 19
General Physical Sciences 19
Astronomy & Astrophysics 11

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