Master’s Degrees in Health/Medical Physics
Education Levels of Health/Medical Physics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 163 people earned their master's degree in health/medical physics. This earns it the #436 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 health/medical physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 163 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 32 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Health/Medical Physics Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 health/medical physics. About 58.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 96 |
| Women | 67 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health/medical physics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 85 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Health/Medical Physics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a master’s degree in health/medical physics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health/medical physics students seekinga master's degree is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Oregon State. Of these students, 44% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UW - Madison. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oregon Health & Science University. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from OHSU.
Florida Atlantic University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health/medical physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from FAU.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UNM.
Illinois Institute of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical 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, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Illinois Tech.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health/medical physics. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UAB. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Kentucky is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health/medical physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UK.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Georgia Tech. About 47% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hofstra University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health/medical physics. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Hofstra. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Francisco. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UCSF. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
San Diego State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from SDSU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Louisiana State University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Vanderbilt. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UNLV. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Creighton University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Creighton.
Radiological Technologies University VT comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Radiological Technologies University VT. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health/medical physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UMN Twin Cities.
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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 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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