by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how MIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at MIT was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 1 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in physics from MIT. This makes it the #149 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 37 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at MIT is $54,773. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,156 for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MIT paid an average of $2,775 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,750 | $59,750 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,390 | $19,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,304 | $2,304 |
Learn more about MIT tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from MIT. About 30% of these graduates were women and the other 70% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 8 |
MIT does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MIT Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in physics from MIT. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 71 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 35 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.