Find Affordable College Courses

What Do You Want to Study?

Physics in Georgia

Physics Schools in Georgia

In 2022-2023, 230 students earned their Physics degrees in GA.

A Physics major is the 82nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 164
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Master’s Degree 29

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 48.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.8%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
undefined

Jobs for Physics Grads in Georgia

27,770 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

undefined

Wages for Physics Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $85,300, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

undefined

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

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

Request Information
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State.

Request Information
#3

Emory University

Atlanta
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,142. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Request Information
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,583. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

Request Information
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 90% of the teachers are full time.

Request Information
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

Request Information
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,266. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Request Information
#8

Berry College

Mount Berry
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,125 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,395.

Request Information
#8

Morehouse College

Atlanta
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,152 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,836. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Request Information
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,982. 96% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

Request Information

Physics Careers in GA

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $57,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Chemistry 670
Geological & Earth Sciences 92
General Physical Sciences 22
Astronomy & Astrophysics 21
Atmospheric Sciences 8
Other Physical Science 5
Materials Sciences 2

View all majors related to Physics

View Nationwide Physics Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.