by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 781 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
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 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 the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in physical sciences has to look into University of Arizona. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Arizona
The University of Texas at Austin is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from The University of Texas at Austin
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in physical sciences needs to take a look at Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Texas A&M University - College Station
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the midsize suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Houston
Located in the city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from The University of Texas at Dallas
Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lubbock.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Texas Tech University
OSU is a very large public university located in the distant town of Stillwater.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
UNM is a very large public university located in the city of Albuquerque.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Texas State University
Explore the best physical sciences schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 32 | 132 |
| Texas | 32 | 476 |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 91 |
| New Mexico | 31 | 48 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 292 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 230 |
| Chemistry | 172 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 44 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 27 |
| Materials Sciences | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 6,689 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 2,180 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 1,323 |
| Engineering Technologies | 925 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 685 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 488 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 487 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 3 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 2 |
