Physics: master's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of physics graduates (master's degree) one year after graduation, at 8 colleges. National median: $106,704, rising to $124,295 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arizona | AZ | $118,505 | $179,750 | — |
| 2 | Johns Hopkins University | MD | $114,305 | — | — |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | PA | $106,704 | $150,865 | — |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | PA | $106,704 | $150,865 | — |
| 5 | University of Rochester | NY | $100,689 | $127,533 | — |
| 6 | Appalachian State University | NC | $86,293 | $111,173 | — |
| 7 | East Texas A&M University | TX | $67,634 | — | $29,470 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania | PA | $66,722 | — | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do physics graduates earn?
The median college reports $106,704 in earnings one year after a master's degree in physics and $124,295 four years after. The highest is $118,505 at University of Arizona.
How much student debt do physics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $101,274 at the typical college.