Physics Schools in Nebraska
64 students earned Physics degrees in Nebraska in the 2022-2023 year.
As a degree choice, Physics is the 86th most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Physics Majors in Nebraska
Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 44 |
Master’s Degree | 10 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 10 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 10 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 10 |
Gender Distribution
In Nebraska, a physics major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of physics majors in Nebraska is as follows:
- Asian: 6.3%
- Black or African American: 0.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
- White: 65.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 18.8%
- Other Races: 6.3%

Jobs for Physics Grads in Nebraska
8,240 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

Wages for Physics Jobs in Nebraska
Physics grads earn an average of $80,240 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

Most Popular Physics Programs in NE
There are 8 colleges in Nebraska that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:
It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. 95% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.
Request InformationMost students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,834. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.
Request Information15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,670.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.
Request InformationIt takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,295.
Request InformationThis private school has an average net price of $22,537. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Request InformationStudents who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,919. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Request InformationThis public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,417. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.
Request InformationPhysics Careers in NE
Some of the careers physics majors go into include:
Job Title | NE Job Growth | NE Median Salary |
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High School Teachers | 6% | $56,750 |
Related Majors in Nebraska
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physics.
Major | Annual Graduates in NE |
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Chemistry | 131 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
Atmospheric Sciences | 8 |
General Physical Sciences | 3 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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