by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Florida ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 243 master's degrees in physical sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The physical sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical sciences 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physical sciences students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Florida ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for physical sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Florida is a good decision for students interested in a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Florida
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in physical sciences has to look into Florida State University. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Florida State University
Florida International University is a good decision for students pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences. FIU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Florida International University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physical sciences needs to take a look at University of Central Florida. UCF is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Central Florida
USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tampa.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of South Florida - Main Campus
FAU is a very large public university located in the small city of Boca Raton.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Florida Atlantic University
Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 130 |
| Virginia | 33 | 101 |
| Georgia | 32 | 108 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 99 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 264 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 52 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 24 |
| Alabama | 30 | 68 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 68 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 33 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 32 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 81 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 68 |
| Physics | 65 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Materials Sciences | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,183 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,831 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 455 |
| Engineering Technologies | 414 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 327 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 313 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 208 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 38 |
