Physics at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates in physics earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 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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| 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 |
| 31 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $87,033 | $90,562 | #17 | — |
| 32 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $86,849 | $76,226 | #52 | — |
| 33 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $86,504 | $78,713 | #47 | — |
| 34 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $86,078 | $87,516 | #27 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire physics graduates make?
Graduates earn $87,033 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire rank for physics?
Among 107 colleges reporting earnings for physics graduates, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physics at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% 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.