Physics Master’s Degrees
There are 812 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Physics.
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Education Levels of Physics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 12,910 students earned theirPhysics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1,493 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,123 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,380 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,914 |
Earnings of Physics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Physics of $75,002 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Physics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 959 colleges that offer a master’s degree in 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 Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 213 master's degrees in 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 master's degrees in Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. This school awarded 166 master's degrees in 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 Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 157 master's degrees in 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 Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 152 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for 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 Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 128 master's degrees in 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.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 120 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. This school awarded 113 master's degrees in 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 Rochester is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 113 master's degrees in 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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 110 master's degrees in Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physics. This school awarded 102 master's degrees in 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-Irvine is a popular choice for Physics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Physics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics, General | 11,944 |
| Physics, Other | 482 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 249 |
| Acoustics | 175 |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 37 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1,341 |
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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