2023 Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Physics Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, physics was ranked #62 in the country. In fact 3,727 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for physics majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Best Physics Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Stanford University the best school in the Far Western US Region for physics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The excellent master’s degree programs at University of California - Santa Barbara helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in the Far Western US Region . UCSB is a very large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UC Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of California - Los Angeles helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in the Far Western US Region . UCLA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Reno. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Reno, UNR is a public college with a very large student population.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree physics programs. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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San Diego State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for physics students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of San Diego, SDSU is a public school with a very large student population.
University of California - Merced did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for physics students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the rural area of Merced, UC Merced is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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University of Nevada - Las Vegas came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UNLV is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Las Vegas.
University of California - Riverside landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree physics programs. UCR is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Riverside.
Best Physics Colleges by State
Explore the best physics colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 483 |
| Washington | 74 |
| Oregon | 63 |
| Nevada | 13 |
| Hawaii | 3 |
| Alaska | 1 |
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Physics Related Rankings by Major
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 5,005 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 2,491 |
| Materials Sciences | 448 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 371 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 342 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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