by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2020-2021, other physics was the 596th most popular major nationwide with 467 degrees awarded. This represents a 2.4% reduction in other physics degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 478.
This year's Best Other Physics Schools ranking compares 21 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom other physics rankings further below.
Other Physics majors are found most commonly in careers in which using scientific rules and methods to solve problems is important. Required skills include talking to others to convey information effectively and understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
other physics degree applicants generally need have finished high school or their GED. Many schools may also have GPA and SAT/ACT score minimums that must be met. Once you obtain your degree, additional other physics certifications required to pursue a career in this field.
Other Physics degree levels vary. Other Physics programs offered by schools range from a to a , which is the highest other physics degree you can get. The type of other physics degree you choose will determine how long it takes to get your diploma.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
A doctor's degree is the most common level of education achieved by those in careers related to other physics, with approximately 34.3% of workers getting one. See the the most common levels of education for other physics workers below.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | 39.2% |
| Master’s Degree | 22.2% |
| Post-Doctoral Training | 18.4% |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 16.1% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 2.5% |
About 53.2% of workers in careers related to other physics obtain at least doctor's degrees. The chart below shows what degree level those who work in other physics have obtained.
This of course varies depending on which other physics career you choose.
Want a job when you graduate with your other physics degree? Other Physics careers are expected to grow 10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to other physics.
| Occupation Name | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | 62,300 | 9.9% |
| Physicists | 20,500 | 14.5% |
| Physics Postsecondary Professors | 19,400 | 10.2% |
As you might expect, salaries for other physics graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Salaries for other physics graduates can vary widely by the occupation you choose as well. The following table shows the top highest paying careers other physics grads often go into.
| Occupation Name | Median Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | $139,680 |
| Physicists | $125,280 |
| Physics Postsecondary Professors | $103,830 |
With over 95 different other physics degree programs to choose from, finding the best fit for you can be a challenge. Fortunately you have come to the right place. We have analyzed all of these schools to come up with hundreds of unbiased other physics school rankings to help you with this.
One of 8 majors within the Physics area of study, Other Physics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 12,875 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 196 |
| Acoustics | 96 |
| Theoretical & Mathematical Physics | 19 |
| Condensed Matter & Materials Physics | 8 |
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