Master’s Degrees in Physics
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Education Levels of Physics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,044 people earned their master's degree in physics. This earns it the #70 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 at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,044 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,958 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
Earnings of Physics Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in physics is $83,811. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $74,181 to a high of $99,060.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in physics is $118,813. 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, $118,813 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $118,813.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in physics. About 75.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,548 |
| Women | 496 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 140 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 |
| White | 958 |
| International Students | 639 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 100 |
Most Popular Physics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 248 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in physics from NYU. Of these students, 17% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 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. Of these students, 20% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,888 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. Of these students, 21% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,273 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. About 18% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in physics from UW Seattle. Of these students, 34% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 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, 13% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,011 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in physics from UO. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
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 $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in physics from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 16% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in physics from Yale. Of these students, 21% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in physics from UPenn. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
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 $62,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in physics from Brown. Of these students, 31% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 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 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
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 $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in physics from Harvard. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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 $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in physics from U-M. Of these students, 7% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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, 26 people received their master's degree in physics from Johns Hopkins. About 29% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physics. 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.
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 $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in physics from Carnegie Mellon.
Northwestern University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in physics from Northwestern. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $62,456 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. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in physics from UCLA. About 16% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Physics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,725 | |
| 154 | |
| 110 | |
| 52 | |
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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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