General Physics Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in General Physics is offered at 796 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Physics.
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Education Levels of General Physics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,944 students earned theirGeneral Physics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1,493 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,710 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,981 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1,760 |
Earnings of General Physics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General 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)
The data on debt ranges for General Physics majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular General Physics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 946 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Physics students seeking a doctor's degree is University of California-Santa Barbara. This school awarded 213 doctor's degrees in General 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.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 174 doctor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 166 doctor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their doctor's degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 150 doctor's degrees in General 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.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 133 doctor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 128 doctor's degrees in General 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.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their doctor's degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their doctor's degree in General Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 113 doctor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their doctor's degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor's degree in General Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 96 doctor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in General Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 93 doctor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree in General Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 91 doctor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 87 doctor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Physics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics, Other | 482 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 249 |
| Acoustics | 175 |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 37 |
| Condensed Matter and Materials Physics | 8 |
References
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- 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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