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Physics in District of Columbia

Physics Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Physics Grads in District of Columbia

5,310 people in the state and 1,208,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Physics.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Physics Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, Physics grads earn an average of $114,431. Nationwide, they make an average of $84,018.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. DC

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

#1

Georgetown University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,027 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 13%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Physics Careers in DC

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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