Graduate Certificates in Physics
Education Levels of Physics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 56 people earned their graduate certificate in physics. This earns it the #193 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,715 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,152 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,046 |
| Associate Degree | 1,298 |
| Graduate Certificate | 56 |
| Basic Certificate | 38 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Physics Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for physics majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for physics students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in physics. About 69.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 39 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physics graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 23 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Physics Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 13 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in physics. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
The most popular school in the United States for physics students seekinga graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in physics from Columbia. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in physics from University of Arizona. Of these students, 11% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for physics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Pennsylvania. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in physics from UPenn.
New York University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physics. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in physics from NYU.
The 6th most popular school in the country for physics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Virginia Commonwealth University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in physics from VCU.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in physics. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in physics from Michigan Tech.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in physics from UNH.
Montana State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physics. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in physics from MSU Bozeman.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physics that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 97 |
| Chemistry | 49 |
| Materials Sciences | 18 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 13 |
| General Physical Sciences | 10 |
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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