Physics Schools in Arizona

310 students earned Physics degrees in Arizona in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Physics is the 54th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	79
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	63
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	63
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	63
Post-Master’s Certificate	9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	9

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 5.2%
• Black or African American: 0.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
• White: 49.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 18.4%
• Other Races: 6.8%

Jobs for Physics Grads in Arizona

In this state, there are 18,540 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

Wages for Physics Jobs in Arizona

Physics grads earn an average of $101,790 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

Most Popular Physics Programs in AZ

There are 3 colleges in Arizona that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Physics Careers in AZ

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title	AZ Job Growth	AZ Median Salary
High School Teachers	10%	$46,940

Related Majors in Arizona

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

Major	Annual Graduates in AZ
Geological & Earth Sciences	53
Chemistry	35
Astronomy & Astrophysics	31
Atmospheric Sciences	9
Materials Sciences	9

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References

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