Physics Schools in West Virginia

In 2022-2023, 42 students earned their Physics degrees in WV.

In this state, Physics is the 91st most popular major out of a total 210 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	7
Master’s Degree	5

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in West Virginia is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
• White: 69.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 21.4%
• Other Races: 4.8%

Jobs for Physics Grads in West Virginia

3,860 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

Wages for Physics Jobs in West Virginia

Physics grads earn an average of $47,050 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

Most Popular Physics Programs in WV

There are 2 colleges in West Virginia that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Physics Careers in WV

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title	WV Job Growth	WV Median Salary
High School Teachers	8%	$46,270

Related Majors in West Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WV
Chemistry	129
Geological & Earth Sciences	61
General Physical Sciences	4

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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