Physics at Purdue University Fort Wayne
If you plan to study Physics, consider the program at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University Fort Wayne is in Fort Wayne, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 physics graduations were recorded at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Many students take online classes at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Of 7,206 students, 584 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,845 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at Purdue University Fort Wayne
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Physics program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Physics graduates at Purdue University Fort Wayne, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Purdue University Fort Wayne are 25% women (2) and 75% men (6).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Among the 8 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Purdue University Fort Wayne, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Fort Wayne, 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 Purdue University Fort Wayne
This Physics program at Purdue University Fort Wayne breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at Purdue University Fort Wayne go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.