Chemical Physics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Chemical Physics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and9% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 90.9% of Chemical Physics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Chemical Physics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 41 degrees were awarded toChemical Physics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Chemical Physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 28 |
| Master’s Degree | 2 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 11 |
Earnings of Chemical Physics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Chemical Physics of $61,499 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,286 |
| 4 years | $61,499 |
| 5 years | $72,069 |
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 doctor’s degrees in Chemical Physics. About 90.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Chemical Physics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 9.1% |
| International Students | 10 | 90.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 90.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Chemical Physics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Chemical Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Chemical Physics students seeking a doctor's degree is Harvard University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wellesley College is a popular choice for Chemical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Centre College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hendrix College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Swarthmore College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics from this school. 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 Chemical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Chemical 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.
Bowdoin College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Chemical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Chemical 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.
Lincoln Memorial University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Chemical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Chemical 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 California-Davis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Chemical 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.
Augustana University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barnard College is a popular choice for Chemical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Chemical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Chemical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hamilton College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical Physics. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Chemical Physics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry, General | 18,323 |
| Chemistry, Other | 540 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 367 |
| Polymer Chemistry | 83 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 38 |
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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