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Physics Schools in Massachusetts

679 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Physics is the 56th most popular major out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Massachusetts

Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 419
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 139
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 139
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 139
Master’s Degree 98
Associate Degree 23

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a physics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 47.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.5%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Massachusetts

There are 31,370 people in the state and 1,143,180 people in the nation working in physics jobs.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $116,470, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $16,407. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

53% of students get financical aid. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $77,597 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,835.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

An average student at Brandeis will pay a net price of $33,663. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

#8

Tufts University

Medford
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,590 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

#10

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. This private school has an average net price of $36,599. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Physics Careers in MA

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $105,980
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Physicists 10% $145,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physics.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Chemistry 744
Geological & Earth Sciences 153
Astronomy & Astrophysics 108
Materials Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences 7
General Physical Sciences 4
Other Physical Science 4

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