Other Physical Science Master’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Other Physical Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and16% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.2% of Other Physical Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Physical Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 422 degrees were awarded toOther Physical Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Physical Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 23 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 202 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 144 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 53 |
Earnings of Other Physical Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Other Physical Science of $42,690 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 | $58,639 |
| 4 years | $42,690 |
| 5 years | $55,658 |
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 Other Physical Science students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 62.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 50 |
| Women | 82 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Physical Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 68.9% |
| Asian | 10 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.5% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.5% |
| International Students | 20 | 15.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Physical Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 49 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Other Physical Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Other Physical Science students seeking a master's degree is Empire State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in Other Physical Science 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 Other Physical Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 95 master's degrees in Other Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mary Washington comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Other Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Other Physical Science 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-San Diego comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina A & T State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Physical Science. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Other Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Other Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Physical Science. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Other Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Black Hills State University is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American University is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Oklahoma State College is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Other Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Saint Scholastica is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Other Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Other Physical Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences, Other | 422 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Physical Science that also offer master’s degrees.
| 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 |
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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