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Physics in Alabama

Physics Schools in Alabama

Jobs for Physics Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 17,310 people employed in jobs related to a Physics degree, compared to 1,208,340 nationwide.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. AL

Wages for Physics Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a Physics grad in the state is $61,782, compared to a typical salary of $84,018 nationwide.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. AL

There are 3 colleges in Alabama that offer Physics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,815 a year. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,578 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,722 a year. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Physics Careers in AL

Some of the careers Physics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Physicists 9% $111,776
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Physics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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