General Physics Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 796 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Physics.
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Education Levels of General Physics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,944 students earned theirGeneral 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 | 1,493 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 6,710 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,981 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,760 |
Earnings of General Physics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in General Physics of $75,002 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular General Physics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 946 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Physics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Santa Barbara tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 213 bachelor's 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.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 166 bachelor's 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.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 152 bachelor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 150 bachelor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 133 bachelor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 128 bachelor's 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.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 120 bachelor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 119 bachelor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 113 bachelor's 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.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their bachelor's degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 102 bachelor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 96 bachelor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 93 bachelor's 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.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 93 bachelor's degrees in General Physics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in General Physics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in General Physics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physics. This school awarded 91 bachelor's 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.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General Physics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 87 bachelor's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Physics that also offer bachelor’s 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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