Physics: doctoral degree earnings by college
Median earnings of physics graduates (doctoral degree) one year after graduation, at 8 colleges. National median: $94,730, rising to $141,253 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arizona | AZ | $132,173 | $125,995 | — |
| 2 | University of Colorado Boulder | CO | $130,362 | $139,073 | — |
| 3 | University of Notre Dame | IN | $96,071 | — | — |
| 4 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $94,730 | $132,984 | — |
| 5 | Florida State University | FL | $91,561 | — | — |
| 6 | Duke University | NC | $91,307 | — | — |
| 7 | University of California-Davis | CA | $84,486 | $141,034 | — |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | MI | $80,969 | $141,253 | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do physics graduates earn?
The median college reports $94,730 in earnings one year after a doctoral degree in physics and $141,253 four years after. The highest is $132,173 at University of Arizona.