Engineering Physics Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Engineering Physics is offered at 108 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Engineering Physics.
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Education Levels of Engineering Physics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,049 degrees were awarded toEngineering Physics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Engineering Physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 658 |
| Master’s Degree | 270 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 100 |
Earnings of Engineering Physics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Engineering Physics of $75,565 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,109 |
| 4 years | $75,565 |
| 5 years | $91,340 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Engineering Physics majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Engineering Physics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 142 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Engineering Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 83 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 46 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 23 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Murray State University is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 22 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Naval Postgraduate School is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 22 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rice University is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Biola University is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Siena College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Engineering Physics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1,049 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Engineering Physics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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