General Physics Associate Degrees
There are 796 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in General Physics.
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Education Levels of General Physics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,944 degrees were awarded toGeneral Physics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,493 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,710 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,981 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,760 |
Earnings of General Physics Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in General Physics of $75,002 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,456 |
| 4 years | $75,002 |
| 5 years | $86,291 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Physics majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Most Popular General Physics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 946 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Physics students seeking a associate degree is University of California-Santa Barbara. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their associate degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their associate degree in General Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their associate degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their associate degree in General Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 150 associate degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their associate degree in General Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their associate degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 120 associate degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 119 associate degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 113 associate degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 110 associate degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their associate degree in General Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their associate degree in General Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their associate degree in General Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in General Physics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 91 associate degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 87 associate degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Physics that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics, Other | 482 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 249 |
| Acoustics | 175 |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 37 |
| Condensed Matter and Materials Physics | 8 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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