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Primary Types of Financial Support for Physics Bachelors Enrolled in a Master’s Program One Year After Degree. Of those studying physics or astronomy, 31% were TAs, 14% were RA’s, 19% were supported by fellowships or scholarships, 36% were self-funded. Of those studying engineering, 11% were TAs, 18% were RAs, 21% were supported by fellowships or scholarships, 50% were self-funded. Of those studying other fields, 19% were TAs, 8% were RAs, 25% were supported by fellowships or scholarships, and 48% were self
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Primary Types of Financial Support for Physics Bachelors Enrolled in a Master's Program One Year After Degree, Classes of 2019 and 2020 Combined

December 2023
Table showing demographic breakdown of astronomy masters. 68% of astronomy master’s degrees went to men, and 77% went to US citizens. The median age for masters’ recipients in astronomy was 25.
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Demographics of Exiting Astronomy Masters, Classes of 2018, 2019, and 2020 Combined

July 2023
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New Astronomy Bachelors and Masters: What Comes Next

July 2023
Starting Salaries in the Private Sector: Physics Degree Recipients, Classes of 2019 & 2020

Starting Salaries in the Private Sector

January 2023
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Ages of Physics Degree Recipients, Classes of 2019 and 2020 Combined

September 2022
What do High School Phjysics Teachers Teach? - 2021 Fall

What Do High School Physics Teachers Teach?

September 2021

Exiting Physics Masters - 1 Year Later

April 2021
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Job Satisfaction of Exiting Physics Masters in Potentially Permanent Positions, Classes of 2016, 2017, and 2018 Combined

October 2020
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Interpersonal and Management Skills Used by Exiting Physics Masters, Classes of 2016, 2017, and 2018 Combined

October 2020
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Scientific and Technical Knowledge and Skills Used by Exiting Physics Masters, Classes of 2016, 2017, and 2018 Combined

October 2020

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