Master’s Degrees in Health/Medical Physics
Education Levels of Health/Medical Physics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 163 people earned their master's degree in health/medical physics. 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 | 163 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 32 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
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 58.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 96 |
| Women | 67 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health/medical physics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 85 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
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 $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Oregon State. About 44% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UW - Madison. Of these students, 38% were women and 38% 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 $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from OHSU.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from FAU.
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 $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UAB. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UCSF. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Georgia Tech. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% 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 $49,607 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Illinois Tech.
University of Kentucky comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health/medical physics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UK.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UNM.
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 $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Hofstra. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from SDSU. Of these students, 60% were women and 50% 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Louisiana State University. 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 University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from UNLV. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Vanderbilt. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Creighton University. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from 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 $19,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Radiological Technologies University VT. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for health/medical physics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wayne State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in health/medical physics from Wayne State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health/medical physics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 12,307 |
| Health Services Administration | 1,279 |
| Other Public Health | 1,150 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 953 |
| International Public Health | 516 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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