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Physics in Pennsylvania

Physics Schools in Pennsylvania

603 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Physics is the 67th most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 406
Master’s Degree 98
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 93
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 93
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 93
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Associate Degree 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Pennsylvania

56,030 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $98,870, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 57% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $26,138.

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97 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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#5

Drexel University

Philadelphia
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,596. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

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#7

Haverford College

Haverford
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,307 Total Students

An average student at Haverford will pay a net price of $21,464. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Bucknell University

Lewisburg
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
3,726 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 97% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

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Physics Careers in PA

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
High School Teachers 6% $62,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Chemistry 988
Geological & Earth Sciences 509
Materials Sciences 182
Astronomy & Astrophysics 102
Atmospheric Sciences 79
General Physical Sciences 63
Other Physical Science 1

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