Engineering Physics Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Engineering Physics is offered at 108 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Engineering Physics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 47.0% of Engineering Physics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Engineering Physics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,049 people 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 | 658 |
| Master’s Degree | 270 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 100 |
Earnings of Engineering Physics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Engineering Physics of $75,565 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 72.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 72 |
| Women | 28 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering Physics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 32.0% |
| Asian | 9 | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 2.0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 47 | 47.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 47.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Engineering Physics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 142 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor'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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 83 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 52 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to 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 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor'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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor'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.
Harvard University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 28 doctor'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.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor'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.
Murray State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 22 doctor'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.
Naval Postgraduate School comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 22 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor'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.
Rice University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor'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.
Biola University is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 15 doctor'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.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Engineering Physics Concentrations
| 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 doctor’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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