Physics at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, California • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$156,509
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$156,509
Physics
National Average
$98,459
All schools, same program
School Average
$75,711
All programs at University of California-San Diego
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
22
Completers (IPEDS)
195
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$156,509
Median Earnings
Physics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego (this school) | $156,509 | — |
| University of Arizona | $145,047 | — |
| University of California-Irvine | $141,226 | — |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $128,408 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $112,736 | — |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $109,785 | — |
| University of California-Davis | $104,749 | — |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $95,688 | — |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $93,792 | — |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $87,754 | — |
Other Programs at University of California-San Diego
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $245,333 | $25,903 |
| Economics | $187,289 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $167,912 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $159,179 | — |
| Physics (current) | $156,509 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $132,436 | $34,311 |
| Computer Science | $131,731 | $16,166 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $131,462 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $130,212 | $92,221 |
| Computer Engineering | $126,160 | $18,414 |
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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.