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Physics Schools in Arizona

In 2020-2021, 276 students earned their Physics degrees in AZ.

A Physics major is the 89th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 129
Master’s Degree 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 49
Associate Degree 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.9%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.1%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Arizona

There are 18,540 people in the state and 1,143,180 people in the nation working in physics jobs.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Arizona

In this state, physics grads earn an average of $101,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,830.

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There are 15 colleges in Arizona that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

162 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,784 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. A typical student attending University of Arizona will pay a net price of $13,358.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 74% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,107.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. A typical student attending NAU will pay a net price of $14,308.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,004 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. 98% of students get financical aid. An average student at Embry-Riddle Prescott will pay a net price of $35,432.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,487 Total Students

In their early career, AWC grads earn an average salary of $27,382. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,395 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,836. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,945 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,327 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $29,025 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,392 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 42% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,634 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,440 a year. A typical student attending Scottsdale Community College will pay a net price of $11,088. 46% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Dine College

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,369 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,604. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,362 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Rio Salado College will pay a net price of $9,156.

#10

Phoenix College

Phoenix
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,538 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $9,671. 100% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,948 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Mesa Community College will pay a net price of $10,504.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,768 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,304. In their early career, Estrella Mountain Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,863.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,621 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Physics Careers in AZ

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Physicists 33% $115,280
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $93,240
High School Teachers 10% $46,940
Physics Postsecondary Professors 10% $98,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physics.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
General Physical Sciences 731
Chemistry 235
Geological & Earth Sciences 113
Astronomy & Astrophysics 55
Materials Sciences 29
Atmospheric Sciences 16
Other Physical Science 14

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