Physics at Bowdoin College
If you are interested in studying Physics, you may want to check out the program at Bowdoin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick, ME.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 physics graduations were recorded at Bowdoin College.
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Online Class Availability at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Physics graduates at Bowdoin College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at Bowdoin College are 42% women (10) and 58% men (14).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Bowdoin College
Among the 24 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Bowdoin College, 42% were women (10) and 58% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Bowdoin College
The Physics program at Bowdoin College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 24 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Graduates of the Physics program at Bowdoin College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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