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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k)

223 Ranked Colleges
6,971 Degrees Awarded
$23,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master's For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Physical Sciences is the 18th most popular major in the country with 52,879 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, physical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $38,122 and had an average of $22,339 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 6,971 physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 223 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in physical sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent physical sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the physical sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree physical sciences students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k)

Out of the 223 schools in the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Rolla, Missouri, this medium-sized public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri University of Science and Technology are $30,943.

Read full report on Physical Sciences at Missouri University of Science and Technology

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
Top 25% in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Sciences at University of Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. Odessa, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physical sciences degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Permian Basin are $6,900.

Full UT Permian Basin Physical Sciences Report

Out of the 223 schools in the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Edinburg, Texas, this large public school handed out 20 degrees to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Sciences at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

#5

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wyoming. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Laramie, Wyoming, and it awarded 25 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

The City College of New York

New York, New York

The City College of New York landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. CCNY is a fairly large school located in New York, New York that handed out 23 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The City College of New York are $20,832, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Sciences at CCNY

#7

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#22 in overall quality

University of Arizona landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 110 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Arizona, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

Full University of Arizona Physical Sciences Report

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 15 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Sciences at University of Georgia

California State University - Los Angeles came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physical sciences degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State LA are $17,723, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Cal State LA Physical Sciences Report

#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 95 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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California State University - Fullerton did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Fullerton, California, this large public school awarded 28 diplomas to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State Fullerton are $17,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Cal State Fullerton Physical Sciences Report

#12

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Statesboro, Georgia, and it awarded 9 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Southern University are $22,004, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full GaSou Physical Sciences Report

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. Georgia Tech is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 20 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Physical Sciences Report

#14

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Utah landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. U of U is a large public school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 50 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Sciences at University of Utah

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. SIUE is a fairly large public school situated in Edwardsville, Illinois. It awarded 18 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at SIUE are $9,300, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full SIUE Physical Sciences Report

#16

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

University of Central Florida landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 21 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Sciences at UCF

California State University - Long Beach landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Long Beach, California, this large public school handed out 30 degrees to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Long Beach are $17,784, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full CSULB Physical Sciences Report

#18

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physical sciences degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full WVU Physical Sciences Report

Florida International University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 19 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FIU Physical Sciences Report

University of Louisiana at Lafayette came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, this fairly large public school awarded 32 degrees to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Louisiana at Lafayette Physical Sciences Report

#21

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. WKU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University are $18,340.

Full WKU Physical Sciences Report

University of Nevada - Reno did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #22. University of Nevada - Reno is located in Reno, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 25 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971.

Read more about Physical Sciences at University of Nevada - Reno

#22

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

With a ranking of #22, Marshall University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Huntington, West Virginia, and it awarded 4 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Marshall University, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Marshall University Physical Sciences Report

#24

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #24. University of Missouri - St Louis is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UMSL are $30,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Sciences at University of Missouri - St Louis

University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public institution located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 30 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAH are $25,386.

Full University of Alabama in Huntsville Physical Sciences Report

Rest of the Best 34 in Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k

Not only did these schools make the top 34 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#28

Hunter College

New York, New York
#30

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#33

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
#34

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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