Physical Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 1,348 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Physical Sciences. This degree is more popular with male students, and about25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 28.8% of Physical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 46,659 students earned theirPhysical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 27 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,944 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 27,177 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 8,014 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6,497 |
Earnings of Physical Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Physical Sciences of $59,238 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,708 |
| 4 years | $59,238 |
| 5 years | $69,027 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Physical Sciences students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Physical Sciences. About 57.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,300 |
| Women | 3,139 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,432 | 46.1% |
| Asian | 493 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 695 | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 228 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 255 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 184 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 2,140 | 28.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 28.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Physical Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,557 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Physical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Berkeley tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Physical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 581 people received their master's degree in Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 505 people received their master's degree in Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 499 master's degrees in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 467 master's degrees in Physical Sciences 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-Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 460 master's degrees in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 443 people received their master's degree in Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Physical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 423 people received their master's degree in Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 392 people received their master's degree in Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 389 master's degrees in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Physical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 383 master's degrees in Physical Sciences 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 Arizona is a popular choice for Physical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their master's degree in Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Physical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 369 people received their master's degree in Physical Sciences 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 Physical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 361 master's degrees in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 360 master's degrees in Physical Sciences 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Physical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 354 people received their master's degree in Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Physical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 345 people received their master's degree in Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 338 master's degrees in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 331 people received their master's degree in Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Physical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 325 master's degrees in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 310 master's degrees in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Physical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
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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 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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