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Physics Schools in Ohio

393 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Physics major is the 76th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 254
Master’s Degree 73
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 63
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 63
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 63
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 57.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.2%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Ohio

54,240 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Ohio

Physics grads earn an average of $116,670 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 84% of students get financical aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,465 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. In their early career, University of Toledo grads earn an average salary of $38,002. A typical student attending University of Toledo will pay a net price of $17,312.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. This public school has an average net price of $19,117. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. In their early career, OHIO Athens grads earn an average salary of $39,914. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#7

Oberlin College

Oberlin
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,658 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,777. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#9

Kenyon College

Gambier
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,615 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. An average student at Kenyon will pay a net price of $36,374.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Physics Careers in OH

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Physicists 16% $117,870
Natural Sciences Managers 14% $120,720
Physics Postsecondary Professors 6% $97,720
High School Teachers 6% $61,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Chemistry 846
Geological & Earth Sciences 237
Astronomy & Astrophysics 64
Atmospheric Sciences 25
General Physical Sciences 9
Materials Sciences 4
Other Physical Science 3

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