by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 247 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences.
It is difficult to beat Duke University if you want to pursue a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Duke University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physical sciences. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physical sciences has to take a look at North Carolina State University. NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from North Carolina State University
Located in the city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
ECU is a very large public university located in the small city of Greenville.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from East Carolina University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 130 |
| Florida | 34 | 221 |
| Virginia | 33 | 101 |
| Georgia | 32 | 108 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 99 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 52 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 24 |
| Alabama | 30 | 68 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 68 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 33 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 32 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 92 |
| Chemistry | 73 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 57 |
| Other Physical Science | 13 |
| Materials Sciences | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,433 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 658 |
| Engineering Technologies | 520 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 340 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 276 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 145 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 99 |
