Physics at Purdue University - Main Campus
Every physics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the physics program at Purdue University - Main Campus stacks up to those at other schools.Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and has a total student population of 46,655. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students received their master's degree in physics.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physics section at the bottom of this page.
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Purdue Physics Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Physics
- Doctorate Degree in Physics
Purdue Physics Rankings
There were 17 students who received their doctoral degrees in physics, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics Student Demographics at Purdue
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Purdue Physics Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in physics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
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Careers That Physics Grads May Go Into
A degree in physics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IN, the home state for Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Occupation | Jobs in IN | Average Salary in IN |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 19,690 | $53,030 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,720 | $65,270 |
| Physics Postsecondary Professors | 300 | $107,260 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Abhijitsathe under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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