Medical Physics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 36 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Medical Physics. This degree is more popular with male students, and about17% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.4% of Medical Physics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Medical Physics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 288 students earned theirMedical Physics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Medical Physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 30 |
| Master’s Degree | 220 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 36 |
Earnings of Medical Physics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Medical Physics of $60,432 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 | $50,939 |
| 4 years | $60,432 |
| 5 years | $70,561 |
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 68.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 11 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Physics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 51.4% |
| Asian | 3 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 11 | 31.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 31.4% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Medical Physics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 50 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Medical Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Medical Physics students seeking a doctor's degree is Oregon State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Medical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Physics. This school awarded 23 doctor's degrees in Medical 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Medical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Medical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Physics. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Medical 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.
Hofstra University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Physics. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Medical Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Medical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Medical 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.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Medical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Medical Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Creighton University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Physics. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Medical 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.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Medical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon Health & Science University is a popular choice for Medical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Medical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Francisco comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Physics. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Medical Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Medical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Medical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Medical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Medical 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Medical Physics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Health, General | 25,004 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 3,785 |
| Public Health, Other | 2,803 |
| Health Services Administration | 2,629 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2,571 |
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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