Physics at West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates in physics earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How West Virginia Wesleyan College 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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| 24 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $89,944 | $96,523 | #11 | $70,150 |
| 25 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $89,685 | $105,686 | #6 | $58,870 |
| 26 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $89,506 | $90,033 | #18 | — |
| 27 | West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV | $89,430 | $105,801 | #5 | — |
| 28 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $88,207 | $90,634 | #16 | — |
| 29 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $87,856 | $79,943 | #43 | $64,045 |
| 30 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $87,488 | $88,003 | #24 | $62,749 |
Other Majors at West Virginia Wesleyan College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,901 | — | #687 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $60,815 | $31,424 | #194 of 271 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,239 | $24,526 | #155 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,335 | $31,400 | #235 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia Wesleyan College physics graduates make?
Graduates earn $89,430 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia Wesleyan College rank for physics?
Among 107 colleges reporting earnings for physics graduates, West Virginia Wesleyan College ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physics at West Virginia Wesleyan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more 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.