Natural Sciences Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Natural Sciences is offered at 108 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Natural Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.2% of Natural Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,648 degrees were awarded toNatural Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Natural Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 769 |
| Associate’s Degree | 889 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 844 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 132 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Natural Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Natural Sciences of $46,884 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,047 |
| 4 years | $46,884 |
| 5 years | $60,319 |
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 Natural Sciences majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Natural Sciences. About 76.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Natural Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 62.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 10.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 7.2% |
| International Students | 5 | 7.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Natural Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 157 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Natural Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Natural Sciences students seeking a master's degree is San Jacinto Community College. This school awarded 504 master's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 163 master's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Estrella Mountain Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Daemen University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kapiolani Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 63 master's degrees in Natural Sciences 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 Puerto Rico at Cayey is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 62 master's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Leeward Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 49 master's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Natural Sciences 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 Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Xavier University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola Marymount University is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Natural Sciences 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 Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Phoenix College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bossier Parish Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Natural Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 2,648 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Natural Sciences that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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