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Physics Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 18 students earned their Physics degrees in WV.

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
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.3%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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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.

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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.

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

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,355. 95% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,828 after earning their degree at this institution.

Physics Careers in WV

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $71,810
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $0
High School Teachers 8% $46,270

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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