Master’s Degrees in Engineering Physics
Education Levels of Engineering Physics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 203 people earned their master's degree in engineering physics. This makes it the 228th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering 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 Engineering Physics Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in engineering physics is $98,640. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $98,640 to a high of $98,640.
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 master's degrees in engineering physics. About 76.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 156 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering 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 Engineering Physics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a master’s degree in engineering physics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Cornell University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering 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 engineering physics from Cornell. About 26% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering physics at Cornell University make a median salary of 98,640.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for engineering physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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 engineering physics from Columbia. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York engineering physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $98,640.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering 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 engineering physics from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women. Data shows that AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $98,640.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. 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 engineering physics from Yale. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering physics at Yale University make a median salary of 98,640.
Harvard University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering physics. 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 engineering physics from Harvard. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Harvard University engineering physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $98,640.
The 6th most popular school in the country for engineering 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 engineering physics from Caltech. Of these students, 22% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California Institute of Technology engineering physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $98,640.
The 6th most popular school in the country for engineering 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 engineering physics from UCSD. Of these students, 38% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - San Diego engineering physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $98,640.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering 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 engineering physics from Stevens. Stevens Institute of Technology engineering physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $98,640.
The 9th most popular school in the country for engineering physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach. 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 engineering physics from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. Data shows that Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $98,640.
New York University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering 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 engineering physics from NYU. New York University engineering physics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $98,640.
Rice University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering 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, 2 people received their master's degree in engineering physics from Rice. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering physics at Rice University make a median salary of 98,640.
Illinois Institute of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering 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 engineering physics from Illinois Tech. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that Illinois Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $98,640.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering physics. 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 engineering physics from Mines. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering physics at Colorado School of Mines make a median salary of 98,640.
The 16th most popular school in the country for engineering physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. 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 engineering physics from University of Oklahoma. Data shows that University of Oklahoma graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $98,640.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering physics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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