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Physics Schools in Nebraska

20 students earned Physics degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Physics is the 62nd most popular major in the state out of a total 144 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 25.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 60.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Nebraska

8,240 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 Nebraska

Physics grads earn an average of $80,240 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Nebraska that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,952 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Physics Careers in NE

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 14% $87,250
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $73,470
High School Teachers 6% $56,750
Physicists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Chemistry 13
Geological & Earth Sciences 7

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