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Physics in North Carolina

Physics Schools in North Carolina

348 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Physics major is the 48th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 92
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 63
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 63
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 63

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.9%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 28,970 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in North Carolina

Physics grads earn an average of $87,410 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in North Carolina that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,563. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,018. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,703. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

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#6

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,720. 70% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 37% get financial aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,582.

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Physics Careers in NC

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Chemistry 179
Geological & Earth Sciences 67
Other Physical Science 47
Materials Sciences 9

View all majors related to Physics

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