Master’s Degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics
Education Levels of Applied Physics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 203 people earned their master's degree in applied physics. This earns it the #485 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for applied physics majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for applied physics students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in applied physics. About 76.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 156 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied physics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 75 |
| International Students | 78 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Applied Physics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a master’s degree in applied physics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Cornell University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for applied physics majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in applied physics from Cornell. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied 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, 17 people received their master's degree in applied physics from Columbia. Of these students, 26% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied physics. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in applied physics from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management. Of these students, 12% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied physics. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in applied physics from Yale. Of these students, 11% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for applied physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in applied physics from Harvard. Of these students, 14% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for applied physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Institute of Technology. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in applied physics from Caltech. About 22% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for applied physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in applied physics from UCSD. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in applied physics from Stevens.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied physics. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in applied physics from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach.
New York University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in applied physics from NYU.
The 12th most popular school in the country for applied physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rice University. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in applied physics from Rice.
Illinois Institute of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied physics. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,607 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in applied physics from Illinois Tech. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for applied physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado School of Mines. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in applied physics from Mines.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied physics. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in applied physics from University of Oklahoma.
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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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