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Physics Schools in Rhode Island

73 students earned Physics degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Physics is the 75th most popular major in the state out of a total 201 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 33
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 46.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.0%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Rhode Island

4,560 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 Rhode Island

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $109,370, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Rhode Island that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,544. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,638. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%.

Physics Careers in RI

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $124,430
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $107,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Chemistry 73
Geological & Earth Sciences 70

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