Engineering Physics Associate Degrees
There are 108 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Engineering Physics. This degree is more popular with male students, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.8% of Engineering Physics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Engineering Physics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,049 students earned theirEngineering Physics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Engineering Physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 658 |
| Master’s Degree | 270 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 100 |
Earnings of Engineering Physics Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Engineering Physics of $75,565 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 | $65,109 |
| 4 years | $75,565 |
| 5 years | $91,340 |
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 associate degrees in Engineering Physics. About 61.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13 |
| Women | 8 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering Physics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 14.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 1 | 4.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.8% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Engineering Physics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 142 colleges that offer a associate degree in Engineering Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
The most popular school in the United States for Engineering Physics students seeking a associate degree is Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management. This school awarded 94 associate degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their associate degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 29 associate degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 28 associate degrees in Engineering 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 Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 23 associate degrees in Engineering 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.
Murray State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Naval Postgraduate School is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rice University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in Engineering 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biola University is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Siena College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Engineering Physics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1,049 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Engineering Physics that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
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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