Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Physics in Nebraska

Find Schools Near

Physics Schools in Nebraska

69 students earned Physics degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 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
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.5%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
undefined

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.

undefined

Wages for Physics Jobs in Nebraska

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

undefined

There are 8 colleges in Nebraska that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,952 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,914. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at NWU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. In their early career, Doane Crete grads earn an average salary of $42,038. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Hastings College

Hastings
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
982 Total Students

In their early career, Hastings grads earn an average salary of $40,456. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

In their early career, UNK grads earn an average salary of $39,041. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,099. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,035. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of the teachers are full time.

Physics Careers in NE

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 14% $87,250
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $73,470
High School Teachers 6% $56,750
Physicists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Chemistry 131
Geological & Earth Sciences 18
Atmospheric Sciences 8
General Physical Sciences 3

View all majors related to Physics

View Nationwide Physics Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.