Master’s Degrees in Physics and Astronomy
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Education Levels of Physics and Astronomy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17 people earned their master's degree in physics and astronomy. This earns it the #306 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 physics and astronomy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 17 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Physics and Astronomy Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for physics and astronomy majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for physics and astronomy students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in physics and astronomy. About 70.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physics and astronomy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Physics and Astronomy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physics and astronomy. Learn more about the most popular 1 below:
The most popular school in the United States for physics and astronomy students seekinga master's degree is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in physics and astronomy from UK.
Physics and Astronomy Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 17 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physics and astronomy that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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*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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