by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at MIT, M.I.T.. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 7 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MIT, M.I.T. highly for physics, ranked #31 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 31 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 12 |
| Best Physics Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 20 |
Here is each degree level offered in physics at MIT, M.I.T., along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Massachusetts Institute of Technology awarded 1 master’s degree in physics.
MIT, M.I.T. is not currently ranked for physics at the master’s level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in physics from MIT, M.I.T. were men.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology conferred 31 doctoral degrees in physics.
MIT, M.I.T. is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
Among recent graduates, 68% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 | 15 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MIT, M.I.T.. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 70 |