Physics

Master's degree · Pennsylvania State University-World Campus · University Park, PA

CIP 40.08

$103,672Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$150,865Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Physics at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus earn a median of $103,672 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $96,478 four years after graduating (middle half: $63,485–$130,121).

Physics (Master's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park	$103,672	—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Physics graduates from Pennsylvania State University-World Campus make?

The median salary is $103,672 one year after graduation.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.