Master’s Degrees in Health/Medical Physics
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Education Levels of Health/Medical Physics Majors
In 2020-2021, 159 master's degrees were awarded to health/medical physics majors. This earns it the #67 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health/medical physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 159 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 49 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
| Basic Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Health/Medical Physics Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for health/medical physics majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for health/medical physics students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in health/medical physics. About 65.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 104 |
| Women | 55 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health/medical physics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 100 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Health/Medical Physics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a master’s degree in health/medical physics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Oregon State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. The health/medical physics program at Oregon State University awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 41% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health/medical physics. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The health/medical physics program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 18% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oregon Health & Science University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health/medical physics. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,222 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from OHSU. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cleveland State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health/medical physics. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,419 per year. The health/medical physics program at Cleveland State University awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. The health/medical physics program at Florida Atlantic University awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to health/medical physics majors at UNM. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Illinois Institute of Technology. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,052 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Illinois Tech. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to health/medical physics majors at UAB. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Kentucky comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UK. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health/medical physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,570 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Georgia Tech.
Hofstra University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,265 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. The health/medical physics program at Hofstra University awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of California - San Francisco is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health/medical physics. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to health/medical physics majors at UCSF. About 17% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The health/medical physics program at San Diego State University awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. The health/medical physics program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Vanderbilt University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Vanderbilt.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. The health/medical physics program at University of Nevada - Las Vegas awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Thomas Jefferson University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health/medical physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,068 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to health/medical physics majors at Thomas Jefferson University.
The 17th most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Creighton University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to health/medical physics majors at Creighton.
The 17th most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Radiological Technologies University VT. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to health/medical physics majors at Radiological Technologies University VT.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UMN Twin Cities.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to health/medical physics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 10,873 |
| Health Services Administration | 1,359 |
| Other Public Health | 1,076 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 965 |
| Environmental Health | 694 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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