Master’s Degrees in Other Physical Science
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Education Levels of Other Physical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 131 people earned their master's degree in other physical science. This earns it the #221 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other physical science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 131 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Other Physical Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in other physical science is $52,798. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $52,798 and the high is $52,798.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in other physical science is $37,837. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $37,837 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $37,837.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in other physical science. About 74.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 34 |
| Women | 97 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other physical science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 89 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Other Physical Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a master’s degree in other physical science. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for other physical science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in other physical science from Johns Hopkins. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
North Carolina State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other physical science. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in other physical science from NC State.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other physical science. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in other physical science from UAH. Of these students, 71% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for other physical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in other physical science from UNC Greensboro.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other physical science. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in other physical science from Columbia. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY Cortland is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other physical science. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in other physical science from SUNY Cortland.
Other Physical Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 131 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other physical science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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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