Physics

Bachelor's degree · University of Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 40.08

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,542Median earnings 3 years after
$91,650Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at University of Chicago earn a median of $47,542. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $76,786 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,777–$102,948).

Physics (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$51,019$19,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Physics graduates from University of Chicago make?

The median salary is $47,542 and $91,650 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.