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Physics in Tennessee

Physics Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 151 students earned their Physics degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, Physics is the 68th most popular major in the state out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Master’s Degree 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.6%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Tennessee

There are 21,380 people in the state and 1,143,180 people in the nation working in physics jobs.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $88,090, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Tennessee that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,216. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,917. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt.

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Physics Careers in TN

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
High School Teachers 9% $52,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Chemistry 78
Geological & Earth Sciences 39
Materials Sciences 5
Astronomy & Astrophysics 2

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