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Physics in District of Columbia

Physics Schools in District of Columbia

In 2022-2023, 77 students earned their Physics degrees in DC.

A Physics major is the 86th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 40
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a physics major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.8%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in District of Columbia

There are 5,800 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 District of Columbia

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $100,940, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Georgetown. 45% of students get financical aid. 46% of the teachers are full time.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,462.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#4

American University

Washington
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 56% of the teachers are full time.

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#4

Howard University

Washington
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $45,180. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

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Physics Careers in DC

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Chemistry 95
Geological & Earth Sciences 5
Materials Sciences 5
Astronomy & Astrophysics 3
Atmospheric Sciences 3

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