Tuition costs are a reality of post-secondary education, but it’s important not to be discouraged. If your top school is financially out of reach, your second or third choice may serve your future just as well. To help you find the program that’s right for you, we’ve rounded up typical tuition costs for physics degrees. Here’s the range:
average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 11,852 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017
39% above average compared to other degrees
$ 30,471 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017
48% above average compared to other degrees
$ 44,346 per year
Average private tuition in 2017
36% above average compared to other degrees
What do physics graduates earn?
Physics students make an average of $78,631 per year after graduation. This is 18% above average compared to other undergraduate degrees.
$ 78,631 per year
Average graduate salary in 2017
Top 78% of degrees
N/A
% of people underpaid in 2019
0% above average compared to other degrees
