Physics at University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT · Bachelor's Degree
University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates in physics earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Connecticut-Stamford Compares for Physics
All 107 colleges reporting physics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,025 | $115,381 | #2 | $54,773 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $118,649 | $112,929 | #3 | $50,933 |
| 3 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $110,029 | $118,041 | #1 | — |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $103,477 | $111,046 | #4 | $62,647 |
| 5 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #7 | $48,169 |
| 6 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #8 | $48,169 |
| 7 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $99,842 | $91,833 | #15 | $65,316 |
| 8 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $99,165 | $87,325 | #29 | — |
| 9 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $99,009 | $94,236 | #13 | — |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $96,805 | $88,086 | #22 | — |
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| 71 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $73,879 | $66,515 | #84 | $32,341 |
| 72 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $73,879 | $66,515 | #85 | $32,341 |
| 73 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $73,879 | $66,515 | #86 | $32,341 |
| 74 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $73,879 | $66,515 | #87 | $32,341 |
| 75 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $73,879 | $66,515 | #88 | $32,341 |
| 76 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $73,747 | $69,895 | #75 | $68,664 |
| 77 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $73,703 | $74,957 | #58 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Connecticut-Stamford physics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,341 one year after graduating and $73,879 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Connecticut-Stamford rank for physics?
Among 107 colleges reporting earnings for physics graduates, University of Connecticut-Stamford ranks #74 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physics at University of Connecticut-Stamford worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for physics ($76,786), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,460.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.