Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering Physics
Education Levels of Engineering Physics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 691 people earned their bachelor's degree in engineering physics. This makes it the 185th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 691 |
| Master’s Degree | 203 |
| Graduate Certificate | 87 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 55 |
| Associate Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Engineering Physics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in engineering physics is $57,457. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $54,199 and the high is $65,323.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in engineering physics is $45,557. 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, $47,370 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $43,743.
The median monthly payment of a engineering physics graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $542.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in engineering physics. About 78.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 544 |
| Women | 147 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering physics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 417 |
| International Students | 59 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 52 |
Most Popular Engineering Physics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 121 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in engineering physics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering physics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from UIUC. Of these students, 20% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign engineering physics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,457.
Colorado School of Mines is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering physics. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Mines. Of these students, 28% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering physics at Colorado School of Mines make a median salary of 57,457.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering physics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cornell University. 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, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Cornell. About 33% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering physics at Cornell University make a median salary of 57,457.
Murray State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering physics. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,414 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Murray State. Of these students, 3% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Murray State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,457.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering physics. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Tulane. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Data shows that Tulane graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,457.
The 6th most popular school in the country for engineering physics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. 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, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from CU - Boulder. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering physics at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 57,457.
The 7th most popular school in the country for engineering physics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Ohio State. About 11% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio State University - Main Campus engineering physics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,457.
The 8th most popular school in the country for engineering physics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Platteville. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,223 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from UW - Platteville. Of these students, 12% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - Platteville engineering physics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,457.
Stephen F Austin State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering physics. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,262 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from SFASU. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering physics at Stephen F Austin State University make a median salary of 57,457.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering 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, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from U-M. Of these students, 25% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,457.
Fordham University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering physics. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Fordham U. About 62% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering physics at Fordham University make a median salary of 57,457.
Delaware State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering physics. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Del State. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Delaware State University engineering physics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,457.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering physics. 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, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from UC Berkeley. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering physics at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 57,457.
The 14th most popular school in the country for engineering physics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southeast Missouri State University. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,151 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Southeast Missouri State University. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering physics at Southeast Missouri State University make a median salary of 57,457.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering physics. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering physics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach make a median salary of 57,457.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering physics. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Columbia. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York engineering physics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,457.
Morehouse College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Morehouse. Morehouse College engineering physics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,457.
Biola University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering physics. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Biola. About 33% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering physics at Biola University make a median salary of 57,457.
Kettering University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering physics. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,384 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Kettering. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering physics at Kettering University make a median salary of 57,457.
Randolph - Macon College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,278 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Randolph - Macon. Randolph - Macon College engineering physics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,457.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering physics that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
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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