Physics at Union College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, consider the program at Union College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Union College sits in Schenectady, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 6 physics degrees were granted at Union College.
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Online Class Availability at Union College
Union College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Physics Rankings at Union College
Rankings can help you compare Union College’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Physics graduates at Union College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at Union College are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Union College
Among the 6 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Union College, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Union College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Union 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 Union College
This Physics program at Union College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at Union College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.