Doctor’s Degrees in Physics and Astronomy
Education Levels of Physics and Astronomy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17 people earned their doctor's degree in physics and astronomy. This makes it the 205th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physics and astronomy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 24 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
| Master’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Physics and Astronomy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for physics and astronomy majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
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 physics and astronomy. About 88.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physics and astronomy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Physics and Astronomy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in physics and astronomy. Learn more about the most popular 1 below:
University of Kentucky tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physics and astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in physics and astronomy from UK.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physics and astronomy that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3,103 |
| Physics | 2,046 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 766 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 259 |
| Materials Sciences | 209 |
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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