Master’s Degrees in General Physical Sciences
Education Levels of Physical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 50 people earned their master's degree in physical science. This earns it the #250 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 physical science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2,318 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 356 |
| Master’s Degree | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Physical Science 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for physical science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in physical science. About 62.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Physical Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physical science. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
University of Chicago tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in physical science from UChicago. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Naval Postgraduate School. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in physical science from Naval Postgraduate School.
The 4th most popular school in the country for physical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in physical science from RIT.
The 5th most popular school in the country for physical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Southern University. Each year, around 26,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in physical science from GaSou. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical science. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in physical science from UA Little Rock. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Wesleyan University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,716 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in physical science from Wesleyan U. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Emporia State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in physical science from ESU.
The 8th most popular school in the country for physical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Marshall University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in physical science from Marshall University.
Wright State University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in physical science from Wright State University - Main Campus.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,413 |
| Physics | 2,152 |
| Materials Sciences | 279 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 258 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 253 |
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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