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Physics Schools in Kansas

84 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Physics is the 95th most popular major out of a total 275 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 57
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Master’s Degree 9
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.1%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Kansas

In this state, there are 12,020 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Kansas

In this state, physics grads earn an average of $95,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,830.

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There are 12 colleges in Kansas that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,257.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending K -State will pay a net price of $18,433. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. In their early career, Washburn University grads earn an average salary of $37,731. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,339.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $39,996 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,859.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.40%. 68% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Baker University

Baldwin City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,240 a year. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,794.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,217 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,253.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,094 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,756 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
803 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 9.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Kansas Wesleyan University.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,175 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, Butler CC grads earn an average salary of $31,890.

Physics Careers in KS

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
High School Teachers 5% $49,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Chemistry 132
Geological & Earth Sciences 71
General Physical Sciences 14
Astronomy & Astrophysics 10
Atmospheric Sciences 10
Materials Sciences 4

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