Physics at University of Oregon
Eugene, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
University of Oregon graduates in physics earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Oregon 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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| 63 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $75,867 | $69,781 | #77 | $41,474 |
| 64 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $75,764 | $70,854 | #72 | $41,874 |
| 65 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $75,281 | $71,652 | #68 | $48,374 |
| 66 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $75,160 | $75,603 | #56 | — |
| 67 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $74,813 | $76,085 | #54 | — |
| 68 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $74,738 | $75,987 | #55 | $36,832 |
| 69 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $74,475 | $74,029 | #61 | $52,741 |
Other Physics Credentials at University of Oregon
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $124,295 | — |
Other Majors at University of Oregon by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Oregon physics graduates make?
Graduates earn $75,160 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Oregon rank for physics?
Among 107 colleges reporting earnings for physics graduates, University of Oregon ranks #66 by median pay four years after graduation, and #56 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physics at University of Oregon worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for physics ($76,786).
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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.