Doctor’s Degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics
Education Levels of Applied Physics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 55 people earned their doctor's degree in applied physics. This earns it the #220 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied 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 Applied Physics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for applied physics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in applied physics. About 76.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 42 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied physics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Applied Physics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 18 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in applied physics. Learn more about the most popular 18 below:
The most popular school in the United States for applied physics students seekinga doctor's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in applied physics from Cornell.
Rice University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in applied physics from Rice.
California Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied physics. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in applied physics from Caltech. Of these students, 30% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied physics. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in applied physics from Columbia.
Northwestern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in applied physics from Northwestern.
Harvard University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied physics. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in applied physics from Harvard. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for applied physics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in applied physics from UCSD.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
The 8th most popular school in the country for applied physics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in applied physics from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management.
Yale University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in applied physics from Yale.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied physics. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in applied physics from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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*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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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