Physical Sciences
Physics
National earnings data, top schools, and state-by-state breakdown for Physics graduates.
Median Salary (1yr)
$52,483
Median Salary (5yr)
$78,798
Median Debt
$0
Schools Offering
1,546
Top Schools for Physics
| # | School | Earnings (1yr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Los Angeles CA | $116,750 |
| 2 | Ohio State University-Main Campus OH | $111,486 |
| 3 | University of Arizona AZ | $107,496 |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley CA | $106,324 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign IL | $103,403 |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor MI | $95,584 |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego CA | $89,022 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania PA | $80,488 |
| 9 | Michigan State University MI | $80,184 |
| 10 | Appalachian State University NC | $79,066 |
Physics by State
Ohio
35 schools
$82,495
Illinois
32 schools
$77,211
Pennsylvania
48 schools
$74,352
Michigan
25 schools
$65,547
North Carolina
21 schools
$63,901
California
58 schools
$60,398
Arkansas
9 schools
$58,870
Arizona
5 schools
$56,167
Minnesota
19 schools
$54,350
Utah
5 schools
$53,706
Oregon
11 schools
$53,029
Delaware
2 schools
$52,741
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Physics graduates 1 year after graduation is $52,483.