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Physics at Willamette University

Physics at Willamette University

If you are interested in studying Physics, take a look at what Willamette University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Willamette University is in Salem, OR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 physics degrees were awarded at Willamette University.

Online & Distance Learning at Willamette University

Willamette University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Physics Rankings at Willamette University

Rankings can help you compare Willamette University’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Physics graduates from Willamette University comes in at $22,989.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Physics graduates at Willamette University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Physics graduates at Willamette University are 25% women (2) and 75% men (6).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Willamette University

Among the 8 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Willamette University, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).

Willamette University gender breakdown of Physics Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Willamette University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Willamette University, 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 Willamette University

The Physics program at Willamette University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Physics 8

Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Graduates of the Physics program at Willamette University pursue many career paths. Here are 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

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