Physical Sciences at Union College
If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, take a look at what Union College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Union College is located in Schenectady, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Union College
Union College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Union College
Use these rankings to compare Union College’s Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Union College
Graduates of Union College’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,796 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 4 years | $63,040 |
| 5 years | $75,195 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from Union College earn a median of $63,040, compared with $71,363 for all Union College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Physical Sciences program at Union College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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