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Physics in Pennsylvania

Physics Schools in Pennsylvania

603 students earned Physics degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Physics is the 62nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 98
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 93
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 93
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 93
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 56,030 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Pennsylvania

Physics grads earn an average of $98,870 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,138. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $32,223. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,742.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. 85% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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Physics Careers in PA

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
High School Teachers 6% $62,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Chemistry 229
Geological & Earth Sciences 59
Materials Sciences 58
Astronomy & Astrophysics 16
Atmospheric Sciences 15

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