Field of study · CIP 14.12
Engineering Physics
Offered at 135 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 92 | $71,186 | $90,876 | $24,250 |
| Master's | 21 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 14 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 5 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado School of Mines | CO | $74,702 | $109,511 | $26,500 |
| 2 | Fordham University | NY | — | $102,485 | — |
| 3 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $77,299 | $99,903 | — |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | IL | $64,071 | $92,146 | $20,500 |
| 5 | Augustana College | IL | — | $90,876 | — |
| 6 | Murray State University | KY | $76,146 | $90,395 | $22,500 |
| 7 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FL | — | $89,588 | $25,615 |
| 8 | Point Loma Nazarene University | CA | — | $85,915 | — |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | WI | $67,671 | $85,380 | $24,250 |
| 10 | Stephen F Austin State University | TX | $64,816 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Oregon | OR | $105,448 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Civil EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $89,879Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $104,754Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $96,217Engineering, OtherBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,855Engineering, GeneralBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $92,793Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $99,147Computer EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $115,326Materials EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,394
Quick answers
- How much do engineering physics graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in engineering physics reports median earnings of $71,186. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
