Physical Sciences, Other
Offered at 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 14 | $51,144 | — | — |
| Master's | 7 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 8 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
"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 associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empire State University | NY | $73,027 | — | $19,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Mary Washington | VA | $42,079 | $67,266 | — |
| 2 | Empire State University | NY | $61,923 | — | $23,250 |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | VA | $53,114 | — | — |
| 4 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | AL | $49,174 | — | $23,593 |
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 | Johns Hopkins University | MD | $74,677 | $88,943 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do physical sciences, other graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in physical sciences, other reports median earnings of $51,144. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
