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Physics Schools in Indiana

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

A Physics major is the 65th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 45
Master’s Degree 42

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 32.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 50.6%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Indiana

There are 21,970 people in the state and 1,143,180 people in the nation working in physics jobs.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Indiana

In this state, physics grads earn an average of $65,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,830.

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There are 5 colleges in Indiana that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,809 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $76,123 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $54,717 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,001 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at IU Bloomington.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $40,356 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 92% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Physics Careers in IN

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Physicists 19% $0
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $96,470
High School Teachers 7% $50,420
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $54,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Chemistry 138
Geological & Earth Sciences 39
Astronomy & Astrophysics 6

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