Physics, Other
Any instructional program in physics not listed above.
- Schools offering
- 51
- Annual completions
- 240
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $80k
About this major
Any instructional program in physics not listed above.
Examples of specialized tracks: Electrodynamics.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural sciences managers | $161k | +3.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Physicists | $166k | +4.0% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Physics teachers, postsecondary | $97k | +2.5% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$80k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$74k
Bachelor's
$80k
Top colleges for Physics, Other
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego | La Jolla, CA | 0 | 38 | 38 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Magnolia, AR | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| University of California-Irvine | Irvine, CA | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| California State University-San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Prescott, AZ | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | Camarillo, CA | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| University of California-Davis | Davis, CA | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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