Physics at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates in physics earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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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| 103 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $62,004 | $56,420 | #105 | $57,114 |
| 104 | Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,162 | $64,335 | #92 | — |
| 105 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $60,393 | $62,519 | #98 | $31,001 |
| 106 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $51,590 | $55,363 | #106 | $43,740 |
| 107 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $42,790 | $43,505 | #107 | $36,328 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina State University at Raleigh physics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,740 one year after graduating and $51,590 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina State University at Raleigh rank for physics?
Among 107 colleges reporting earnings for physics graduates, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #106 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physics at North Carolina State University at Raleigh worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for physics ($76,786), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,710.
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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.