Physics Schools in North Carolina
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Jobs for Physics Grads in North Carolina
In this state, there are 39,610 people employed in jobs related to a Physics degree, compared to 1,208,340 nationwide.
Wages for Physics Jobs in North Carolina
A typical salary for a Physics grad in the state is $76,692, compared to a typical salary of $84,018 nationwide.
Most Popular Physics Programs in NC
There are 5 colleges in North Carolina that offer Physics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,497 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $51,058 in their first year after graduation. About 19% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,866 a year. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $44,953 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,893 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.
Physics Careers in NC
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 |
Related Majors in North Carolina
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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