2023 Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States 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.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the physics master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Physics Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Minnesota - Twin Cities the best school in the Plains States Region for physics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the city of Ames.
Out of the 10 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - St Louis landed the # 3 spot on the list. UMSL is a large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
Out of the 10 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
University of Minnesota - Duluth 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 #6 on the list. UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth.
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With a ranking of #7, Wichita State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
University of Missouri - Kansas City 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 large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Creighton University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.
University of Kansas landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree physics programs. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Best Physics Colleges by State
Explore the best physics schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 38 |
| Minnesota | 37 |
| Iowa | 27 |
| Kansas | 25 |
| Nebraska | 20 |
| North Dakota | 8 |
| South Dakota | 10 |
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Physics Related Rankings by Major
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Physics
| 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 10 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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