Physics Major Guide: Overview and ROEDU Opportunities 2026

The Physics 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.

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections

OccupationMedian WageTotal JobsGrowth RateEducation
Natural Sciences Managers
SOC: 11-9121
Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers
$161,180
100,870
N/A
N/A
Physicists
SOC: 19-2012
Occupation: Physicists
$166,290
21,340
N/A
N/A
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC: 25-1054
Occupation: Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
$97,360
13,590
N/A
N/A
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
SOC: 25-2031
Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$64,580
1,072,540
N/A
N/A

Colleges offering Physics

Claremont McKenna College

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$30k

Earnings

$82k

University of California-Berkeley

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$17k

Earnings

$82k

Florida Institute of Technology

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999

Net Price

$36k

Earnings

$71k

University of California-San Diego

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$13k

Earnings

$70k

University of Florida

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$12k

Earnings

$63k

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