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Physics Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 356 students earned their Physics degrees in NC.

In this state, Physics is the 62nd most popular major out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 217
Master’s Degree 92
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 47

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 28,970 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in North Carolina

Physics grads earn an average of $87,410 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Duke University

Durham
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,459. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 78% of the teachers are full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,550. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

#6

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,845. 44% of students get financical aid.

#8

Davidson College

Davidson
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
1,983 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 93% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,554 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,448 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,262 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,792. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,721 after earning their degree at this institution.

Physics Careers in NC

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Physicists 18% $133,650
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $75,380
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Chemistry 882
Geological & Earth Sciences 263
Other Physical Science 47
Atmospheric Sciences 37
Materials Sciences 9

View all majors related to Physics

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