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Physics in New Jersey

Physics Schools in New Jersey

Jobs for Physics Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 44,420 people employed in jobs related to a Physics degree, compared to 1,208,340 nationwide.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. NJ

Wages for Physics Jobs in New Jersey

Physics grads earn an average of $110,456 in the state and $84,018 nationwide.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. NJ

Our data covers 4 colleges in New Jersey offering Physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,303 a year. The school admits about 65% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Princeton University

Princeton

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $72,064 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#3

Rowan University

Glassboro

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,275 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $83,442 after earning their degree at this institution. About 43% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Physics Careers in NJ

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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