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Physics in Florida

Physics Schools in Florida

386 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Physics is the 104th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 230
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 86
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 86
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 86
Master’s Degree 65
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.1%
  • White: 44.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.2%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Florida

There are 48,640 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 Florida

Physics grads earn an average of $99,090 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. A typical student attending Florida State will pay a net price of $6,450. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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University of Florida

Gainesville
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $6,275. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. A typical student attending USF Tampa will pay a net price of $9,203.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

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University of Miami

Coral Gables
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,636. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Florida Tech will pay a net price of $28,552.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,462 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,249. 66% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Physics Careers in FL

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
High School Teachers 14% $52,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Chemistry 780
Geological & Earth Sciences 221
Astronomy & Astrophysics 74
Atmospheric Sciences 67
Materials Sciences 5
Other Physical Science 1

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