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Physics in Utah

Physics Schools in Utah

In 2022-2023, 142 students earned their Physics degrees in UT.

In terms of popularity, Physics is the 71st most popular major in the state out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 98
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Master’s Degree 13
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 69.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.3%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Utah

There are 11,600 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 Utah

In this state, physics grads earn an average of $93,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,830.

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There are 8 colleges in Utah that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,565. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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University of Utah

Salt Lake City
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. This public school has an average net price of $12,620.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at UVU. This public school has an average net price of $9,011. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

A typical student attending WSU will pay a net price of $10,514. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,457. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Snow College

Ephraim
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,668. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#7

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Physics Careers in UT

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
High School Teachers 27% $57,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Chemistry 219
Geological & Earth Sciences 124
Atmospheric Sciences 23
General Physical Sciences 20
Astronomy & Astrophysics 5
Other Physical Science 3

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