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Physics Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 79 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 44
Master’s Degree 19
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 men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 49.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.8%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $71,107 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

American University

Washington
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

#4

Howard University

Washington
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $96,310
Physicists 6% $146,890
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700

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

View all majors related to Physics

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