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Physics in Virginia

Physics Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Physics Grads in Virginia

31,890 people in the state and 1,208,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Physics.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Physics Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Physics grads earn an average of $78,992. Nationwide, they make an average of $84,018.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer Physics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,471 a year. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,873 a year. The school admits about 33% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Physics Careers in VA

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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