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Physics Schools in Massachusetts

237 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Physics major is the 60th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Massachusetts

Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 139
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 139
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 139
Master’s Degree 98

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a physics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 38.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 45.1%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Massachusetts

There are 31,370 people in the state and 1,143,180 people in the nation working in physics jobs.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $116,470, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $112,623 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,079.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,876 a year. 53% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,714. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,752. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,432 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Brandeis will pay a net price of $33,663. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,835. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at WPI.

#10

Tufts University

Medford
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,494. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,590 after earning their degree at this institution. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Physics Careers in MA

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $105,980
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Physicists 10% $145,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physics.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Chemistry 222
Astronomy & Astrophysics 37
Geological & Earth Sciences 36
Materials Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences 5

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