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Physics at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is in Eau Claire, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 physics graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Among 10,049 students, 970 (10%) studied exclusively online and 3,543 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Physics program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#4 of 6
Best Value	Wisconsin	#5 of 6
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#124 of 259
Best Value	Nationwide	#135 of 257

Earnings for Physics Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Physics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$48,888
2 years	$33,987
3 years	$53,039

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Physics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are 25% women (4) and 75% men (12).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Of the 16 bachelor’s physics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 25% were women (4) and 75% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Physics Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

The Physics program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	16

Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates

Graduates of the Physics program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.