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Physics Schools in Indiana

255 students earned Physics degrees in Indiana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Physics is the 85th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 168
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 45
Master’s Degree 42

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 59.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.3%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Indiana

21,970 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Indiana

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $65,270, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 14 colleges in Indiana that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,809 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,101. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,765. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,093 Total Students

In their early career, PFW grads earn an average salary of $35,882. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

In their early career, IUPUI grads earn an average salary of $42,002. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 56% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Butler University

Indianapolis
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,544 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. An average student at Butler will pay a net price of $39,430. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,990 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

#9

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,581 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,625. In their early career, St. Mary's College grads earn an average salary of $49,118. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending USI will pay a net price of $13,481.

#10

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,638 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. An average student at UIndy will pay a net price of $19,808.

#10

Earlham College

Richmond
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
815 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Earlham. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

DePauw University

Greencastle
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,752 Total Students

An average student at DePauw will pay a net price of $25,587. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,363 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.69 years to complete their degree at Purdue Northwest. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,384.

Physics Careers in IN

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Physicists 19% $0
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $96,470
High School Teachers 7% $50,420
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $54,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Chemistry 536
Geological & Earth Sciences 98
Atmospheric Sciences 37
Astronomy & Astrophysics 23
General Physical Sciences 1
Materials Sciences 1

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