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Physics in Massachusetts

Physics Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Physics Grads in Massachusetts

39,110 people in the state and 1,208,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Physics.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Physics Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Physics grad in the state is $120,911, compared to a typical salary of $84,018 nationwide.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Physics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $109,923 after earning their degree at this institution. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,431 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,155 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,834 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 11% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,493 a year. About 35% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#7

Tufts University

Medford

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,641 in their first year after graduation. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $85,022 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 58% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,875 a year. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Physics Careers in MA

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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