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Physics Schools in Wisconsin

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

As a degree choice, Physics is the 39th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 56.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.2%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Wisconsin

21,050 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Wisconsin

Physics grads earn an average of $84,200 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Wisconsin that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,313 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,703 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

Physics Careers in WI

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $98,510
Physicists 16% $154,070
Physics Postsecondary Professors 4% $75,920
High School Teachers 3% $56,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Chemistry 103
Geological & Earth Sciences 19
Atmospheric Sciences 8
Astronomy & Astrophysics 4

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