Physics at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Physics, you may want to check out the program at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is located in Stillwater, OK.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 physics graduations were recorded at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus. Among 27,278 students, 3,795 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,516 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Oklahoma State University-Main Campus’s Physics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oklahoma | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Oklahoma | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #122 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oklahoma | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Oklahoma | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #122 of 257 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physics graduates at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus are 19% women (5) and 81% men (22).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Among the 8 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Among the 6 master’s physics degrees awarded at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Physics Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Of the 13 doctoral physics graduates at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, 23% were women (3) and 77% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
Minority students account for 8% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
The Physics program at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 26 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.