Master’s Degrees in Engineering Physics
Education Levels of Engineering Physics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 203 people earned their master's degree in engineering physics. This makes it the 228th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 203 |
| Graduate Certificate | 87 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 55 |
Earnings of Engineering Physics Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in engineering physics is $98,640. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $98,640 to a high of $98,640.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for engineering physics students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in engineering physics. About 76.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 156 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering physics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 75 |
| International Students | 78 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Engineering Physics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a master’s degree in engineering physics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Cornell University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering physics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from Cornell. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $98,640.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering physics. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from Columbia. Of these students, 26% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering physics at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 98,640.
Yale University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering physics. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from Yale. Of these students, 11% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $98,640.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management. Of these students, 12% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management engineering physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $98,640.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering physics. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from Harvard. Of these students, 14% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering physics at Harvard University make a median salary of 98,640.
California Institute of Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering physics. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from Caltech. About 22% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering physics at California Institute of Technology make a median salary of 98,640.
University of California - San Diego is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering physics. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from UCSD. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering physics at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 98,640.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from Stevens. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering physics at Stevens Institute of Technology make a median salary of 98,640.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach engineering physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $98,640.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from NYU. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering physics at New York University make a median salary of 98,640.
Rice University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from Rice. Data shows that Rice graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $98,640.
The 13th most popular school in the country for engineering physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Illinois Institute of Technology. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,607 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from Illinois Tech. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Illinois Institute of Technology engineering physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $98,640.
The 16th most popular school in the country for engineering physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado School of Mines. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from Mines. Data shows that Mines graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $98,640.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering physics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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