Physics Schools in Alaska

8 students earned Physics degrees in Alaska in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Physics is the 46th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Alaska

Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	3

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a physics major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in Alaska is as follows:

• Asian: 12.5%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
• White: 37.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
• Other Races: 25.0%

Jobs for Physics Grads in Alaska

2,800 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

Wages for Physics Jobs in Alaska

In this state, physics grads earn an average of $77,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,830.

Most Popular Physics Programs in AK

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Physics Careers in AK

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title	AK Job Growth	AK Median Salary
High School Teachers	1%	$75,780

Related Majors in Alaska

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physics.

Major	Annual Graduates in AK
Geological & Earth Sciences	21
Atmospheric Sciences	5
Chemistry	4

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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