Physics Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 15 students earned their Physics degrees in KY.

A Physics major is the 87th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	7

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 40.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 60.0%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Physics Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 12,650 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

Wages for Physics Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, physics grads earn an average of $78,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,830.

Most Popular Physics Programs in KY

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

Physics Careers in KY

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title	KY Job Growth	KY Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors	13%	$70,610
Natural Sciences Managers	10%	$105,250
High School Teachers	6%	$55,690
Physicists	0%	$0

Related Majors in Kentucky

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

Major	Annual Graduates in KY
Chemistry	47
	23
Geological & Earth Sciences	7

View all majors related to Physics

View Nationwide Physics Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By A. T. Service under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.