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Physics in Massachusetts

Physics Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Physics Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 39,110 people employed in jobs related to a Physics degree, compared to 1,208,340 nationwide.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Physics Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Physics grad in the state is $120,911, compared to a typical salary of $84,018 nationwide.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Physics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $109,923 a year. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,431 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,155 a year. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,834 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,493 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 35% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#7

Tufts University

Medford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,641 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 10% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $85,022 a year. The school admits about 58% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,875 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Physics Careers in MA

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

View all majors related to Physics

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