Atomic/Molecular Physics Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Atomic/Molecular Physics is offered at 4 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Atomic/Molecular Physics. Approximately 50% of recent graduates in this major were women. Also, 50.0% of Atomic/Molecular Physics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Atomic/Molecular Physics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 6 degrees were awarded toAtomic/Molecular Physics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Atomic/Molecular Physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Atomic/Molecular Physics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Atomic/Molecular Physics of $75,002 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,456 |
| 4 years | $75,002 |
| 5 years | $86,291 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
A master’s degree in Atomic/Molecular Physics is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Atomic/Molecular Physics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 50.0% |
| International Students | 2 | 50.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 50.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Atomic/Molecular Physics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Atomic/Molecular Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Atomic/Molecular Physics students seeking a master's degree is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Atomic/Molecular Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Atomic/Molecular Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Norfolk State University is a popular choice for Atomic/Molecular Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Atomic/Molecular Physics 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 is a popular choice for Atomic/Molecular Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Atomic/Molecular Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Atomic/Molecular Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Atomic/Molecular Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Atomic/Molecular Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Atomic/Molecular Physics majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Atomic/Molecular Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Atomic/Molecular Physics majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Atomic/Molecular Physics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics, General | 11,944 |
| Physics, Other | 482 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 249 |
| Acoustics | 175 |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 37 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.