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.
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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.
Most Popular Theoretical & Mathematical Physics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Related Majors
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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- 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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