Applied Physics Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 38 students earned their Applied Physics degrees in KY.

As a degree choice, Applied Physics is the 225th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Applied Physics Majors in Kentucky

Applied Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	38

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a applied physics major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of applied physics majors in Kentucky is as follows:

• Asian: 2.6%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 89.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
• Other Races: 5.3%

Jobs for Applied Physics Grads in Kentucky

There are 3,150 people in the state and 445,730 people in the nation working in applied physics jobs.

Wages for Applied Physics Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a applied physics grad in the state is $80,500, compared to a typical salary of $125,280 nationwide.

Most Popular Applied Physics Programs in KY

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Applied Physics Careers in KY

Some of the careers applied physics majors go into include:

Job Title	KY Job Growth	KY Median Salary
Engineering Professors	12%	$79,380
Architectural and Engineering Managers	3%	$114,650

View Nationwide Applied Physics Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By NASA under License

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