General Physics Master’s Degrees
There are 796 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Physics.
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Education Levels of General Physics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,944 degrees were awarded toGeneral 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 (this page) | 1,981 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,760 |
Earnings of General Physics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Physics students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular General Physics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 946 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Santa Barbara tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 213 master's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 174 master'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 Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 166 master's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 152 master'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-Los Angeles is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 133 master'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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master'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 Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 119 master'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.
Harvard University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 113 master's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 102 master'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 Pennsylvania comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 96 master'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.
Yale University is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 93 master'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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 93 master's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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