Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences
Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,174 people earned their master's degree in physical sciences. This makes it the 19th most popular master'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 |
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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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in physical sciences is $65,799. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $62,303 and the high is $79,295.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for physical sciences students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in physical sciences. About 58.0% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 4,158 |
Women | 3,016 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 488 |
Black or African American | 212 |
Hispanic or Latino | 643 |
White | 3,546 |
International Students | 1,842 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 443 |
Most Popular Physical Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 365 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for physical sciences students seekinga master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from Johns Hopkins. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in physical sciences at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 65,799.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from Columbia. About 41% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbia University in the City of New York physical sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,799.
University of Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 104 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from University of Arizona. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,799.
University of Oregon is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from UO. Of these students, 43% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UO graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,799.
Mississippi State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from Mississippi State. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Data shows that Mississippi State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,799.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical sciences. 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, 95 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from UCSD. Of these students, 41% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - San Diego physical sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,799.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical sciences. 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, 93 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from UW Seattle. About 37% of this group were women, and 29% 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 $65,799.
The 8th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Princeton University. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from Princeton. Of these students, 44% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in physical sciences at Princeton University make a median salary of 65,799.
Florida State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from Florida State. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in physical sciences at Florida State University make a median salary of 65,799.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 88 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from UCLA. About 41% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,799.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 87 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from U-M. About 50% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,799.
University of Chicago comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical sciences. 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, 87 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from UChicago. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in physical sciences at University of Chicago make a median salary of 65,799.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 85 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from UW - Madison. About 42% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in physical sciences at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 65,799.
University of Rochester comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from University of Rochester. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in physical sciences at University of Rochester make a median salary of 65,799.
New York University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from NYU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,799.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical sciences. 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, 81 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from Texas A&M College Station. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,799.
University of California - Berkeley is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical sciences. 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, 79 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from UC Berkeley. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. University of California - Berkeley physical sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,799.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from OHIO Athens. About 49% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio University - Athens Campus physical sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,799.
Yale University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from Yale. About 38% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,799.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in physical sciences from Carnegie Mellon. About 31% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Carnegie Mellon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,799.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical sciences that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Engineering | 54,258 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 23,405 |
Mathematics & Statistics | 13,187 |
Engineering Technologies | 8,568 |
Architecture/Urban Planning | 7,438 |
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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