Physics at Brigham Young University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, consider the program at Brigham Young University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Brigham Young University is in Provo, UT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 physics degrees were granted at Brigham Young University.
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Studying Online at Brigham Young University
Distance learning is available at Brigham Young University. Of 35,873 students, 898 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,887 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at Brigham Young University
These rankings give you a sense of how Brigham Young University’s Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Utah | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #83 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Utah | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #83 of 257 |
Earnings for Physics Graduates from Brigham Young University
Students who complete Brigham Young University’s Physics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,730 |
| 2 years | $52,733 |
| 4 years | $76,268 |
| 5 years | $97,503 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Physics graduates from Brigham Young University take home a median $76,268, compared with $66,875 for all Brigham Young University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Physics graduates at Brigham Young University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Brigham Young University are 16% women (8) and 84% men (41).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Brigham Young University
Among the 37 bachelor’s physics graduates at Brigham Young University, 19% were women (7) and 81% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Physics Master’s Program at Brigham Young University
Of the 10 master’s physics degrees awarded at Brigham Young University, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
Physics Doctoral Program at Brigham Young University
Of the 2 doctoral physics degrees awarded at Brigham Young University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Brigham Young University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Brigham Young University
The Physics program at Brigham Young University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 31 |
| Acoustics | 1 |
| Other Physics | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Graduates of the Physics program at Brigham Young University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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