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Physics in South Carolina

Physics Schools in South Carolina

Jobs for Physics Grads in South Carolina

18,290 people in the state and 1,208,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Physics.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. SC

Wages for Physics Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a Physics grad in the state is $66,969, compared to a typical salary of $84,018 nationwide.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. SC

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,401 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 38% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Physics Careers in SC

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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