Master’s Degrees in General Physics
Education Levels of General Physics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,774 people earned their master's degree in general physics. This makes it the 99th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,331 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,879 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,774 |
| Associate Degree | 1,298 |
| Graduate Certificate | 29 |
| Basic Certificate | 25 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of General Physics Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general physics majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in general physics. About 75.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,343 |
| Women | 431 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general physics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 120 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 129 |
| White | 805 |
| International Students | 584 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 105 |
Most Popular General Physics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 242 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general physics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general physics students seekinga master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in general physics from UW - Madison. Of these students, 28% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general physics. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in general physics from UW Seattle. About 32% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in general physics from UCSB. Of these students, 22% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general physics. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in general physics from CU - Boulder. About 29% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general physics. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in general physics from Yale. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brown University. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in general physics from Brown. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general physics. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in general physics from UC Berkeley. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
Harvard University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general physics. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in general physics from Harvard. Of these students, 33% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general physics. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in general physics from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general physics. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in general physics from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general physics. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in general physics from U-M. Of these students, 45% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general physics. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in general physics from Cornell. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general physics. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in general physics from Northwestern. Of these students, 38% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in general physics from UPenn. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general physics. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in general physics from UCLA. Of these students, 21% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general physics. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in general physics from Ohio State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
Texas A&M University - Commerce is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general physics. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in general physics from Texas A&M Commerce. Of these students, 44% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general physics. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in general physics from NC State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general physics. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in general physics from The Graduate Center. About 25% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Princeton University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general physics. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in general physics from Princeton. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general physics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Physics | 152 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 132 |
| Acoustics | 85 |
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | 7 |
| Elementary Particle Physics | 1 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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