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Physics Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 134 students earned their Physics degrees in MO.

As a degree choice, Physics is the 100th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 96
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Master’s Degree 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.2%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 28,870 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $83,010, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,543 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,559.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,642 Total Students

The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,702. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,718.

#6

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,688 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 100% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. In their early career, Truman State grads earn an average salary of $39,862.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,232. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#8

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,039. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. In their early career, SLU grads earn an average salary of $53,847.

#10

Drury University

Springfield
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,691 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,347 after earning their degree at this institution. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

Physics Careers in MO

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $104,550
Physics Postsecondary Professors 19% $74,350
Physicists 8% $105,770
High School Teachers 5% $48,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Chemistry 474
Geological & Earth Sciences 114
Atmospheric Sciences 25
Materials Sciences 18

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