Physics at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
If you plan to study Physics, consider the program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh sits in Raleigh, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 52 physics graduations were recorded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
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Online Class Availability at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Online coursework is an option at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Among 38,464 students, 2,954 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,521 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
These rankings give you a sense of how North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Physics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 35 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #127 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 35 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #127 of 257 |
Earnings for Physics Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Those who finish North Carolina State University at Raleigh’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 | $34,952 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physics graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh stands at $23,490.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physics graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 25% women (13) and 75% men (39).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Among the 21 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 19% were women (4) and 81% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, below the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Of the 14 master’s physics graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 29% were women (4) and 71% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 7% of Physics master’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, below the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Of the 17 doctoral physics graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 29% were women (5) and 71% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, below the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
This Physics program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 52 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Graduates of the Physics program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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