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. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering physics.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in engineering physics. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of engineering physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $59,115. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,359 for all engineering physics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Murray State, engineering physics students borrow a median amount of $19,521 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all engineering physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,373.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering physics majors at Murray State University.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in engineering physics from Murray State in 2021, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in engineering physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
