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Physical Sciences in Virginia

Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Virginia

There are 75,710 people in the state and 2,810,810 people in the nation working in Physical Sciences jobs.

Physical Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $103,814. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,237.

Physical Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer Physical Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,471 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 17% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,873 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 33%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Physical Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers Physical Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Quality Control Analysts 13% $53,423
Chemical Technicians 12% $60,181
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $83,485
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 10% $72,801
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Physicists 9% $111,776
Astronomers 8% $106,445
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 7% $77,973

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