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Physical Sciences in Massachusetts

Physical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 81,460 people employed in jobs related to a Physical Sciences degree, compared to 2,810,810 nationwide.

Physical Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $128,605. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,237.

Physical Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Physical Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Graduates earn a median salary of $92,518 in their first year after graduation. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $109,923 after earning their degree at this institution. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,834 a year. The school admits about 11% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,155 a year. The school admits about 6% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,431 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#6

Tufts University

Medford

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,641 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Physical Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers Physical Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Physicists $111,776
Chemists $59,779
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $58,500

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