Physics Master’s Degrees
There are 812 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Physics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 35.0% of Physics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 12,910 degrees were awarded toPhysics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1,493 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,123 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,380 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,914 |
Earnings of Physics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Physics of $75,002 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,456 |
| 4 years | $75,002 |
| 5 years | $86,291 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Physics. About 72.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,660 |
| Women | 624 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 942 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 148 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 201 | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 66 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 800 | 35.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 35.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Physics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 959 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Santa Barbara tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. This school awarded 174 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. This school awarded 166 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. This school awarded 152 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. This school awarded 150 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 133 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. This school awarded 120 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 120 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. This school awarded 117 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 113 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. This school awarded 110 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. This school awarded 109 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 102 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. This school awarded 98 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Physics Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics, General | 11,944 |
| Physics, Other | 482 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 249 |
| Acoustics | 175 |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 37 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1,341 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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