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Physics Schools in Arkansas

80 students earned Physics degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Physics is the 76th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 13.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 63.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 11,830 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Arkansas

Physics grads earn an average of $84,540 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Arkansas that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,507. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,807 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,321.

#3

Hendrix College

Conway
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,321 a year. This private school has an average net price of $19,746. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UCA. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,554.

#5

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,177 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $38,561 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,687 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

Physics Careers in AR

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $99,660
High School Teachers 9% $50,760
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $77,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Chemistry 215
Geological & Earth Sciences 45
General Physical Sciences 17
Materials Sciences 11
Astronomy & Astrophysics 2

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