Physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$166,156
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$166,156
Physics
National Average
$53,059
All schools, same program
School Average
$122,212
All programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
83
Completers (IPEDS)
778
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$18,500
Median Debt
0.11
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$154/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$166,156
Median Earnings
Physics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (this school) | $166,156 | $18,500 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $88,722 | $15,965 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $88,601 | $23,886 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $88,071 | $20,270 |
| University of Notre Dame | $87,137 | $21,500 |
| Portland State University | $83,259 | $22,358 |
| University of Arizona | $81,191 | $20,500 |
| University of Chicago | $81,076 | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $80,433 | $21,500 |
| University of California-San Diego | $77,660 | $18,000 |
Other Programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $226,312 | $41,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $213,235 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $204,731 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science | $199,774 | $11,077 |
| Mathematics | $180,882 | $9,751 |
| Systems Engineering | $175,681 | $44,052 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $172,897 | $10,967 |
| Physics (current) | $166,156 | $18,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $149,169 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $143,230 | — |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.