Physics at College of the Holy Cross
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, you may want to check out the program at College of the Holy Cross. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of the Holy Cross is in Worcester, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 physics graduations were recorded at College of the Holy Cross.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Physics Rankings at College of the Holy Cross
These rankings give you a sense of how College of the Holy Cross’s Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #15 of 20 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #143 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #247 of 257 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Physics graduates at College of the Holy Cross, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at College of the Holy Cross are 35% women (6) and 65% men (11).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at College of the Holy Cross
Among the 17 bachelor’s physics graduates at College of the Holy Cross, 35% were women (6) and 65% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at College of the Holy Cross.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at College of the Holy Cross, 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 College of the Holy Cross
This Physics program at College of the Holy Cross offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Graduates of the Physics program at College of the Holy Cross work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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