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General Physics in Pennsylvania

General Physics Schools in Pennsylvania

562 General Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A General Physics major is the 80th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Physics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 87
Master’s Degree 69

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general physics majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.5%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for General Physics Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 56,030 people in the state and 1,143,180 people in the nation working in general physics jobs.

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Wages for General Physics Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, general physics grads earn an average of $98,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,830.

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There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer general physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $26,138. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $32,223. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. An average student at Drexel will pay a net price of $35,596. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,125. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

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General Physics Careers in PA

Some of the careers general physics majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
High School Teachers 6% $62,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Acoustics 19
Other Physics 13

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View Nationwide General Physics Report

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