Doctor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences
Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,581 people earned their doctor's degree in physical sciences. This makes it the 7th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 28,585 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,174 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6,581 |
| Associate Degree | 4,829 |
| Basic Certificate | 258 |
| Graduate Certificate | 256 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 26 |
Earnings of Physical Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in physical sciences is $85,467. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $78,517 and the high is $98,554.
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 doctor's degrees in physical sciences. About 63.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,205 |
| Women | 2,376 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 380 |
| Black or African American | 123 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 360 |
| White | 2,785 |
| International Students | 2,587 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 346 |
Most Popular Physical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 235 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in physical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Berkeley tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. 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, 124 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 39% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Berkeley physical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,467.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Stanford. Of these students, 31% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Stanford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UW Seattle. About 43% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from MIT. Of these students, 32% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at Massachusetts Institute of Technology make a median salary of 85,467.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UIUC. About 28% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from U-M. Of these students, 36% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
The 6th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 93 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UCSD. Of these students, 38% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical sciences. 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, 89 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UW - Madison. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
The 9th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Texas A&M College Station. About 38% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 85,467.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Purdue. Of these students, 37% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 85,467.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. 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, 82 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UCLA. Of these students, 42% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 85,467.
Harvard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences. 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, 81 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Harvard. Of these students, 41% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Harvard University physical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,467.
University of Arizona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from University of Arizona. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
The 14th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from CU - Boulder. About 29% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CU - Boulder graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Michigan State. Of these students, 28% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at Michigan State University make a median salary of 85,467.
The 15th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Houston. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UH. Of these students, 31% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in physical sciences at University of Houston make a median salary of 85,467.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Ohio State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Ohio State University - Main Campus physical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,467.
The 18th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UChicago. Of these students, 33% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UChicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
The 19th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 65 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 36% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,467.
The 20th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 64 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences from Caltech. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California Institute of Technology physical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,467.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 11,903 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 9,113 |
| Agriculture | 4,401 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 2,106 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 614 |
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.
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