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Master's-8% vs national median146 grads tracked

Physical Sciences at University of Cincinnati

Ranked 94th of 132 master's programs in Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$56,877
middle 50%: $42,235 – $72,831
Median · 5 years out
$76,393
middle 50%: $58,238 – $106,464
Median · 10 years out
$100,721
middle 50%: $65,534 – $139,846

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Physical Sciences (master's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Cincinnati's master's program in Physical Sciences earn a median $56,877 one year after graduating, rising to $100,721 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $83,137 for this field, ranking 94th of 132 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
5.3 yrs
≈ $5,940 total interest

Same major at other universities

Oregon State University
$77,524 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$77,146 · 5 yrs out
Wright State University
$76,816 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$76,701 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$76,554 · 5 yrs out
Northern Illinois University
$76,393 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$76,330 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Norfolk State University
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
$75,586 · 5 yrs out
Ball State University
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Buffalo
$75,120 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Cincinnati

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$155,297 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,210 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$145,675 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$145,613 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$140,208 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$139,248 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$135,706 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$128,047 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$127,963 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$115,266 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$111,898 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Bachelor's)
$110,004 · 5 yrs out

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