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Physics Schools in Arizona

118 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 49
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 51.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.1%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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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.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Arizona

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

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

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,358. 78% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,621 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $13,107. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,308. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

Physics Careers in AZ

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Physicists 33% $115,280
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $93,240
High School Teachers 10% $46,940
Physics Postsecondary Professors 10% $98,010

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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