Engineering Physics Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics is offered at 108 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.2% 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 | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 658 |
| Master’s Degree | 270 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 100 |
Earnings of Engineering Physics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s 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)
The data on debt ranges for Engineering Physics majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Engineering Physics. About 75.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 499 |
| Women | 159 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering Physics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 360 | 54.7% |
| Asian | 72 | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 5.5% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 54 | 8.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Engineering Physics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 142 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree is Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management. This school awarded 94 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 87 bachelor's 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.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's 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.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 52 bachelor's 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's 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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's 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.
University of Oregon comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 23 bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's 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.
Naval Postgraduate School is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 22 bachelor's 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.
Yale University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rice University comes in at #14 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, 19 people received their bachelor's 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.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biola University 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, 17 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Siena College is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's 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.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #20 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, 15 people received their bachelor's 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.
Engineering Physics Focus Areas
| 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 bachelor’s 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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