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Theoretical & Mathematical Physics Doctor's Degree

Theoretical & Mathematical Physics Doctor’s Degrees

A doctor’s degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics is offered at 7 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics.

Education Levels of Theoretical & Mathematical Physics Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 37 students earned theirTheoretical & Mathematical Physics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 27
Master’s Degree 10

Earnings of Theoretical & Mathematical 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 Theoretical & Mathematical Physics of $75,002 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

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)

The data on debt ranges for Theoretical & Mathematical Physics majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.

There are 12 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Harvey Mudd College

Claremont, CA

Harvey Mudd College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Theoretical & Mathematical 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 Theoretical & Mathematical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Case Western Reserve University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Loyola University Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Theoretical & Mathematical 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.

Michigan Technological University is a popular choice for Theoretical & Mathematical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Theoretical & Mathematical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Theoretical & Mathematical 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.

#8

Albion College

Albion, MI

Albion College is a popular choice for Theoretical & Mathematical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#9

Brown University

Providence, RI

Brown University is a popular choice for Theoretical & Mathematical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Theoretical & Mathematical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College is a popular choice for Theoretical & Mathematical Physics majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#12

University at Albany

Albany, NY

University at Albany comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Theoretical & Mathematical Physics that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Physics, General 11,944
Physics, Other 482
Optics/Optical Sciences 249
Acoustics 175
Condensed Matter and Materials Physics 8

References

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