Other Physics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 54 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Other Physics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 42.0% of Other Physics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Physics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 482 degrees were awarded toOther Physics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 244 |
| Master’s Degree | 169 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 69 |
Earnings of Other Physics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Other 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Other Physics students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 59.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 41 |
| Women | 28 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Physics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 34.8% |
| Asian | 6 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 29 | 42.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 42.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Other Physics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 75 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Other Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Other Physics students seeking a doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in Other Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Other Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Other Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Other Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Other Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Other Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Other 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.
Stanford University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Physics. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Other Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Physics. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in Other Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Other Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Other Physics from this school. 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 #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Physics. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in Other Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Physics. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Other Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Other Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Other Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Marcos comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Other Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Physics. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Other 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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is a popular choice for Other Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Other Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Channel Islands comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Other Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Other Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a popular choice for Other Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Other Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Whitworth University is a popular choice for Other Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Other Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Berry College is a popular choice for Other Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Other Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bridgewater College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Other Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Physics. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Other 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Physics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics, General | 11,944 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 249 |
| Acoustics | 175 |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 37 |
| Condensed Matter and Materials Physics | 8 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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