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Physics in Kentucky

Physics Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Physics Grads in Kentucky

There are 13,350 people in the state and 1,208,340 people in the nation working in Physics jobs.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Physics Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, Physics grads earn an average of $62,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $84,018.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. KY

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,648 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Physics Careers in KY

Some of the careers Physics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Physicists $111,776
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Physics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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