The Other Physical Sciences major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Physics, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Physics, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Architectural and Civil Drafters SOC: 17-3011 Occupation: Architectural and Civil Drafters | $64,280 | 109,550 | N/A | N/A |
Physical Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-2099 Occupation: Physical Scientists, All Other | $117,960 | 22,580 | N/A | N/A |
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121 Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | 100,870 | N/A | N/A |
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1031 Occupation: Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,480 | 9,120 | N/A | N/A |
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other SOC: 25-1199 Occupation: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $78,490 | 151,530 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,280 | 109,550 |
| 2023 | $61,820 | 111,070 |
| 2022 | $59,820 | 105,960 |
| 2021 | $60,340 | 101,310 |
| 2020 | $57,500 | 99,180 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,960 | 22,580 |
| 2023 | $112,280 | 20,820 |
| 2022 | $107,970 | 19,820 |
| 2021 | $104,100 | 19,680 |
| 2020 | $107,210 | 19,050 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,180 | 100,870 |
| 2023 | $157,740 | 96,520 |
| 2022 | $144,440 | 82,570 |
| 2021 | $137,900 | 74,760 |
| 2020 | $137,940 | 75,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,480 | 9,120 |
| 2023 | $105,770 | 8,350 |
| 2022 | $93,220 | 6,420 |
| 2021 | $95,160 | 5,950 |
| 2020 | $90,880 | 6,910 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,490 | 151,530 |
| 2023 | $79,870 | 166,980 |
| 2022 | $76,920 | 214,520 |
| 2021 | $78,160 | 199,020 |
| 2020 | $71,950 | 194,740 |