Physics

Bachelor's degree · University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD

CIP 40.08

$39,825Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,900Median earnings 4 years after
$101,240Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
62Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $39,825 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $76,786 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,777–$102,948). Median debt is $19,500, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Physics (Bachelor's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Salisbury University
Salisbury
$54,548$20,325

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Physics graduates from University of Maryland-College Park make?

The median salary is $39,825 one year after graduation and $101,240 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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