Engineering & Applied Physics Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Engineering & Applied Physics is offered at 108 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Engineering & Applied Physics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.2% of Engineering & Applied Physics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Engineering & Applied Physics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,049 people earned theirEngineering & Applied Physics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Engineering & Applied Physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 658 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 270 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 100 |
Earnings of Engineering & Applied Physics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Engineering & Applied 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics. About 78.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 145 |
| Women | 41 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering & Applied Physics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 46.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 4.8% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 58 | 31.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 31.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Engineering & Applied Physics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 142 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Engineering & Applied Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Engineering & Applied Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in Engineering & Applied 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 & Applied Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 87 master's degrees in Engineering & Applied 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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics. This school awarded 83 master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering & Applied Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Engineering & Applied Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 52 master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering & Applied Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Engineering & Applied Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Engineering & Applied 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.
California Institute of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering & Applied Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for Engineering & Applied Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering & Applied Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering & Applied Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering & Applied Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Engineering & Applied Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Engineering & Applied 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 is a popular choice for Engineering & Applied Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Engineering & Applied 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 & Applied Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Engineering & Applied 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 master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Engineering & Applied Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rice University is a popular choice for Engineering & Applied Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Engineering & Applied Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering & Applied Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering & Applied Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Engineering & Applied 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 & Applied Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Engineering & Applied 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 master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Engineering & Applied Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Siena College is a popular choice for Engineering & Applied Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Engineering & Applied 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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering & Applied Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Engineering & Applied Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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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