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Physics at Carleton College

Physics at Carleton College

If you are interested in studying Physics, take a look at what Carleton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Carleton College sits in Northfield, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 21 physics degrees were granted at Carleton College.

Online Class Availability at Carleton College

Carleton College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Physics Rankings at Carleton College

Rankings can help you compare Carleton College’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #4 of 14
Best Value Minnesota #4 of 5
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #13 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #57 of 259
Best Value Nationwide #217 of 257

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Physics graduates at Carleton College, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at Carleton College are 38% women (8) and 62% men (13).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Carleton College

Of the 21 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Carleton College, 38% were women (8) and 62% were men (13).

Carleton College gender breakdown of Physics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Carleton College.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Carleton College

Minority students account for 14% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Carleton College, below 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 Carleton College

This Physics program at Carleton College offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Physics 21

Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Those who complete Physics program at Carleton College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Physics graduates, 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

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