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37 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Physics is the 55th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Master’s Degree 18

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 35.1%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 11,600 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Utah

Physics grads earn an average of $93,800 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,996 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $38,826 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 5.15 years.

Physics Careers in UT

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 39% $88,920
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
High School Teachers 27% $57,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Geological & Earth Sciences 44
Chemistry 37
Atmospheric Sciences 8

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