Physics at St Olaf College
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St Olaf College is located in Northfield, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 physics graduations were recorded at St Olaf College.
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Online & Distance Learning at St Olaf College
Many students take online classes at St Olaf College. Among 3,124 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at St Olaf College
Use these rankings to compare St Olaf College’s Physics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #201 of 257 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Physics graduates from St Olaf College is $23,762.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Physics graduates at St Olaf College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at St Olaf College are 30% women (6) and 70% men (14).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at St Olaf College
Among the 20 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at St Olaf College, 30% were women (6) and 70% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at St Olaf College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 20% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at St Olaf 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 St Olaf College
The Physics program at St Olaf College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 20 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at St Olaf College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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