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.
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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).
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 |
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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.