2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in Alabama

Physical Sciences is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #20 out of the 37 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in Alabama ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 114 master's degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physical Sciences School for Your Master's Degree

The physical sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in Alabama ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality physical sciences 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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. Plus, you can view our other rankings for physical sciences.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Physical Sciences in Alabama

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences.

Most Well Attended Schools for Physical Sciences Students Working on Their Master's

1

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

41 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

The University of Alabama is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physical sciences. Located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in physical sciences in Alabama.

There were about 41 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year.

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2

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

30 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Alabama in Huntsville if you want to pursue a master's degree in physical sciences. UAH is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Huntsville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in physical sciences in Alabama.

There were approximately 30 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent data year.

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3

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

26 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in physical sciences needs to look into Auburn University. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in physical sciences in Alabama.

There were roughly 26 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Auburn University

4

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

12 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Alabama at Birmingham if you wish to pursue a master's degree in physical sciences. UAB is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Birmingham. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in physical sciences in Alabama.

There were about 12 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available.

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5

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

4 Annual Master's Degrees

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

AAMU is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Normal.

There were about 4 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at AAMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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6

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

1 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Tuskegee is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Tuskegee.

There were approximately 1 physical sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Tuskegee in the most recent data year.

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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	34	252
Mississippi	33	127
Georgia	32	135
Tennessee	32	110
Kentucky	31	44
Virginia	31	121
South Carolina	30	31
Louisiana	30	104
North Carolina	30	218
Arkansas	30	46
West Virginia	27	25

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Physics	44
Chemistry	36
Geological & Earth Sciences	20
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	8
Other Physical Science	5
Materials Sciences	1

Most Popular Majors Related to Physical Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Engineering	744
Engineering Technologies	366
Biological & Biomedical Sciences	259
Computer & Information Sciences	243
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations	96
Mathematics & Statistics	73
Architecture & Related Services	56
Natural Resources & Conservation	36

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to NASA. More about our data sources and methodologies.