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Physical Sciences in Pennsylvania

Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 130,880 people employed in jobs related to a Physical Sciences degree, compared to 2,810,810 nationwide.

Physical Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $93,969. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,237.

Physical Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. PA

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

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $86,069 a year. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $88,268 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Villanova University

Villanova

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $76,711 after earning their degree at this institution. About 25% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#6

Haverford College

Haverford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,752 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 13% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Physical Sciences Careers in PA

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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