Physics Schools in Virginia
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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.
Wages for Physics Jobs in Virginia
Physics grads earn an average of $78,992 in the state and $84,018 nationwide.
Most Popular Physics Programs in 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%.
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 |
Related Majors in Virginia
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 |
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