Physics Schools in West Virginia

42 students earned Physics degrees in West Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

A Physics major is the 57th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	7
Master’s Degree	5

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in West Virginia is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
• White: 69.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 21.4%
• Other Races: 4.8%

Jobs for Physics Grads in West Virginia

There are 3,860 people in the state and 1,143,180 people in the nation working in physics jobs.

Wages for Physics Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $47,050, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

Most Popular Physics Programs in WV

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

Physics Careers in WV

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title	WV Job Growth	WV Median Salary
High School Teachers	8%	$46,270

Related Majors in West Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WV
Chemistry	17
Geological & Earth Sciences	12
General Physical Sciences	2

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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