by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at Harvard University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Harvard University among the top schools in the country for physics, placing at #9 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 9 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 12 |
| Best Physics Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physics at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University conferred 24 master’s degrees in physics.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Harvard University are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University conferred 29 doctoral degrees in physics.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University were Non-Resident Alien. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Harvard University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 60 |