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2025 Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Ohio

4 Colleges in Ohio
346 Master's Degrees
$42,369 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in physical sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #19 out of 37 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual reviewed 4 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of physical sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 346 master's degrees in physical sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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

Best Physical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Ohio 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

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.

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

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 colleges for physical sciences students working on their master's degree.

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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 Ohio ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Physical Sciences in Ohio

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physical sciences students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Ohio Schools for a Master's in Physical Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in physical sciences needs to check out Ohio State University - Main Campus. Ohio State is a very large public university located in the large city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Ohio State University - Main Campus

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 Annual Graduates

Ohio University - Athens Campus is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in physical sciences. OHIO Athens is a very large public university located in the distant town of Athens.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Ohio University - Athens Campus

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Akron Main Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in physical sciences. University of Akron Main Campus is a large public university located in the city of Akron.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from University of Akron Main Campus

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Annual Graduates

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physical sciences. BGSU is a large public university located in the fringe town of Bowling Green.More information about a master’s in physical sciences from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 34 288
Indiana 33 95
Michigan 31 203
Wisconsin 31 100

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 154
Geological & Earth Sciences 89
Physics 80
Astronomy & Astrophysics 8
Materials Sciences 8
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 6
General Physical Sciences 1

Majors Similar to Physical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 1,734
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,030
Mathematics & Statistics 333
Architecture & Related Services 211
Engineering Technologies 197
Natural Resources & Conservation 64
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 57
Military Technologies & Applied Sciences 6

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