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2025 Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

1 College in Virginia
51 Master's Degrees
Physics is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #70 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

There was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2025 Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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The physics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physics Master's Degree Schools in Virginia.

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Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Physics in Virginia

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physics.

Top Virginia Schools for a Master's in Physics

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14 Annual Graduates

George Mason University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a master's degree in physics. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in physics from George Mason University

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Best Physics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 208 51
Georgia 190 26
North Carolina 178 92
Tennessee 166 18
Alabama 151 20
Kentucky 147 8
Louisiana 147 11
South Carolina 146 5
Mississippi 145 13
Arkansas 121 2
West Virginia 112 10
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One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Physics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Physics 36
Other Physics 10
Atomic/Molecular Physics 5
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Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 49
Geological & Earth Sciences 14
Astronomy & Astrophysics 8
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 4

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