Master’s Degrees in Other Physical Science
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Education Levels of Other Physical Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 148 earned their master's degree in physical sciences (other). 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 physical sciences (other) at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 148 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Other Physical Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in physical sciences (other) 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
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in physical sciences (other). About 69.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 45 |
| Women | 103 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical sciences (other) master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 105 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Other Physical Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physical sciences (other). Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
The most popular school in the United States for physical sciences (other) students seekinga master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 107 master's degrees were handed out to physical sciences (other) majors at Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 77% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical sciences (other). 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to physical sciences (other) majors at NC State. Of these students, 35% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical sciences (other). Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. The physical sciences (other) program at University of Alabama in Huntsville awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 4th most popular school in the country for physical sciences (other) 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to physical sciences (other) majors at UNC Greensboro. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for physical sciences (other) majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. The physical sciences (other) program at University of South Carolina - Columbia awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 6th most popular school in the country for physical sciences (other) majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The physical sciences (other) program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 7th most popular school in the country for physical sciences (other) majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stevens Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to physical sciences (other) majors at Stevens.
The 7th most popular school in the country for physical sciences (other) majors who are seeking their master's degree is SUNY Cortland. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in physical sciences (other) from SUNY Cortland.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical sciences (other) that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,246 |
| Physics | 1,949 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,663 |
| Materials Sciences | 270 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 213 |
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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