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Physics at University of Wisconsin-River Falls

If you plan to study Physics, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is located in River Falls, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 physics degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Of 5,243 students, 344 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,784 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-River Falls’s Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#6 of 6
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#21 of 27
Best Value	Nationwide	#113 of 257
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#155 of 259

Earnings for Physics Graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-River Falls’s Physics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$55,752

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Physics graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls is $30,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Physics graduates at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at University of Wisconsin-River Falls are 13% women (2) and 87% men (13).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Of the 15 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15

*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-River Falls

The Physics program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	15

Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates

Graduates of the Physics program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.