General Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in General Physical Sciences is offered at 135 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Physical Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about8% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 38.5% of General Physical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Physical Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,661 degrees were awarded toGeneral Physical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Physical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 2,241 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 364 |
| Master’s Degree | 43 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 13 |
Earnings of General Physical Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Physical Sciences of $39,802 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,769 |
| 4 years | $39,802 |
| 5 years | $49,400 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 61.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 8 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Physical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 53.8% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 7.7% |
| International Students | 5 | 38.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 38.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Physical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 209 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Physical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Physical Sciences students seeking a doctor's degree is Middlesex College. This school awarded 169 doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Richard Bland College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. This school awarded 151 doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Nevada College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. This school awarded 136 doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Community College is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American River College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Medgar Evers College is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 111 doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
El Camino Community College District is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 86 doctor's degrees in General Physical 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.
College of Staten Island CUNY is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 77 doctor's degrees in General Physical 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.
Seattle Central College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. This school awarded 76 doctor's degrees in General Physical 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 California-Santa Cruz comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in General Physical 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.
Mesa Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 49 doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Long Beach City College is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Villanova University is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. This school awarded 44 doctor's degrees in General Physical 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.
Green River College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. This school awarded 44 doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 43 doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pierce College District is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Physical Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Physical Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1,341 |
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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