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Physics in Connecticut

Physics Schools in Connecticut

Jobs for Physics Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 16,550 people employed in jobs related to a Physics degree, compared to 1,208,340 nationwide.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. CT

Wages for Physics Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a Physics grad in the state is $88,403, compared to a typical salary of $84,018 nationwide.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. CT

There are 3 colleges in Connecticut that offer Physics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Yale University

New Haven

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,379 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,816 in their first year after graduation. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Wesleyan University

Middletown

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,304 in their first year after graduation. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Physics Careers in CT

Some of the careers Physics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Physicists $111,776
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Physics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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View Nationwide Physics Report

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