Doctor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences
Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,581 people earned their doctor's degree in physical sciences. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical sciences at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 7,174 |
Doctor’s Degree | 6,581 |
Graduate Certificate | 256 |
Earnings of Physical Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in physical sciences is $85,467. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $78,517 to a high of $98,554.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physical sciences majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in physical sciences. About 63.9% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 4,205 |
Women | 2,376 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 380 |
Black or African American | 123 |
Hispanic or Latino | 360 |
White | 2,785 |
International Students | 2,587 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 346 |
Most Popular Physical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 235 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in physical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for physical sciences students seekinga doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 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, 124 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UC Berkeley. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
Stanford University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Stanford. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at Stanford University make a median salary of 85,467.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UW Seattle. Of these students, 43% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 85,467.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from MIT. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Massachusetts Institute of Technology physical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,467.
The 5th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UIUC. Of these students, 28% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 85,467.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. 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, 93 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UCSD. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 85,467.
The 6th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from U-M. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 85,467.
The 8th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UW - Madison. About 32% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 85,467.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 38% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas A&M University - College Station physical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,467.
The 10th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Purdue. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Purdue University - Main Campus physical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,467.
The 11th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 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, 82 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UCLA. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. University of California - Los Angeles physical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,467.
Harvard University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 81 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Harvard. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
University of Arizona is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from University of Arizona. About 36% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at University of Arizona make a median salary of 85,467.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 29% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 85,467.
Michigan State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Michigan State. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Michigan State University physical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,467.
The 15th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Ohio State. About 31% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
University of Houston comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UH. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. University of Houston physical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,467.
University of Chicago comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UChicago. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at University of Chicago make a median salary of 85,467.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 85,467.
California Institute of Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 64 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Caltech. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Caltech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Engineering | 11,903 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 9,113 |
Agriculture | 4,401 |
Mathematics & Statistics | 2,106 |
Natural Resources & Conservation | 614 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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