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Physics in Virginia

Physics Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Physics Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 31,890 people employed in jobs related to a Physics degree, compared to 1,208,340 nationwide.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Physics Jobs in Virginia

Physics grads earn an average of $78,992 in the state and $84,018 nationwide.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer Physics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,471 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,873 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 33% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Physics Careers in VA

Some of the careers Physics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Physicists $111,776
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Physics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

View all majors related to Physics

View Nationwide Physics Report

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