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Physics Schools in Kentucky

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

A Physics major is the 98th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 62
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 75.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.6%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 12,650 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, physics grads earn an average of $78,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,830.

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

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students get financical aid.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 60% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,763.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

A typical student attending Morehead State University will pay a net price of $12,096. The student loan default rate of 8.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 75% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Centre College

Danville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,333 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,830 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. 98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average.

#7

Berea College

Berea
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 88% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Georgetown College

Georgetown
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,565 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Georgetown College. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 49% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $13,476.

#10

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,037 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,902 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,371.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
963 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,752. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Transylvania.

#10

Bellarmine University

Louisville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,992.

Physics Careers in KY

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 13% $70,610
Natural Sciences Managers 10% $105,250
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Physicists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Chemistry 283
Geological & Earth Sciences 44
38
Atmospheric Sciences 12
General Physical Sciences 1

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