Master’s Degrees in Physics

#1

New York University

New York, New York

New York University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in physics from NYU. About 32% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York University physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,066.

#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physics. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in physics from University of Arizona. About 25% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Arizona physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,066.

#3

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York

The 3rd most popular school in the country for physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rochester. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in physics from University of Rochester. About 28% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Rochester graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,066.

#4

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physics. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in physics from UW - Madison. Of these students, 28% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in physics at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 79,066.

#5

University of Washington - Seattle Campus

Seattle, Washington

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physics. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in physics from UW Seattle. About 32% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,066.

#6

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

The 6th most popular school in the country for physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in physics from UCSB. Of these students, 22% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Santa Barbara physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,066.

#6

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon

University of Oregon is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physics. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in physics from UO. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UO graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,066.

#8

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado

University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physics. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in physics from CU - Boulder. About 29% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CU - Boulder graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,066.

#9

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut

Yale University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physics. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in physics from Yale. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in physics at Yale University make a median salary of 79,066.

#9

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physics. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in physics from UPenn. Of these students, 38% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UPenn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,066.

#11

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island

Brown University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physics. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in physics from Brown. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Brown University physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,066.

#12

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California

University of California - Berkeley comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physics. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in physics from UC Berkeley. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,066.

#13

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Harvard University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physics. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in physics from Harvard. Of these students, 33% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in physics at Harvard University make a median salary of 79,066.

#13

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physics. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in physics from U-M. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,066.

#15

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland

Johns Hopkins University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physics. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in physics from Johns Hopkins. About 30% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,066.

#15

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physics. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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, 26 people received their master's degree in physics from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women. Stony Brook University physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,066.

#17

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physics. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in physics from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Carnegie Mellon University physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,066.

#18

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

Northwestern University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physics. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in physics from Northwestern. Of these students, 38% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,066.

#18

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York

Cornell University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physics. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in physics from Cornell. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in physics at Cornell University make a median salary of 79,066.

#20

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

The 20th most popular school in the country for physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in physics from UCLA. Of these students, 21% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in physics at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 79,066.