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Physics in Pennsylvania

Physics Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Physics Grads in Pennsylvania

60,670 people in the state and 1,208,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Physics.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Physics Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Physics grads earn an average of $86,519. Nationwide, they make an average of $84,018.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $86,069 a year. The school admits about 6% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. The school admits about 50% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $88,268 after earning their degree at this institution. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#4

Haverford College

Haverford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,752 a year. With an admission rate of 13%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,597 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 29% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,209 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Physics Careers in PA

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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