Engineering Physics Master’s Degrees
There are 108 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Engineering Physics. This degree is more popular with male students, and about23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.2% 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 (this page) | 270 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 100 |
Earnings of Engineering Physics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 78.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 145 |
| Women | 41 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering 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.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Engineering Physics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 142 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Engineering 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 Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 87 master'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.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master'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.
Cornell University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 52 master'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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 41 master'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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering 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 Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 28 master'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 is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master'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.
Murray State University is a popular choice for Engineering 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 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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to 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 Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Engineering Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Engineering Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering 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 Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Engineering Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biola University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 17 master'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.
Fordham University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 16 master'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.
Siena College is a popular choice for Engineering Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master'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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering Physics. This school awarded 15 master'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.
Engineering Physics Focus Areas
| 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 master’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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