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Physics in Maryland

Physics Schools in Maryland

318 students earned Physics degrees in Maryland in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Physics is the 59th most popular major out of a total 281 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 176
Master’s Degree 82
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 58
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 49.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.6%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Maryland

24,970 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Maryland

Physics grads earn an average of $120,450 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Maryland that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,820. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,319. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

A typical student attending Towson will pay a net price of $14,151. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Towson.

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Salisbury University

Salisbury
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Salisbury. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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Washington College

Chestertown
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,089 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

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St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,736.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,581. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students get financical aid.

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Goucher College

Baltimore
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

An average student at Goucher will pay a net price of $27,204. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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Physics Careers in MD

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $71,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Chemistry 339
Geological & Earth Sciences 109
Other Physical Science 107
Astronomy & Astrophysics 46
Atmospheric Sciences 22
General Physical Sciences 21

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