Physics

Bachelor's degree · Northeastern University · Boston, MA

CIP 40.08

$49,399Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,797Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at Northeastern University earn a median of $49,399 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 $26,797, about 54% of first-year earnings.

Physics (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
$54,773$18,500
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell
$48,324$21,677

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Physics graduates from Northeastern University make?

The median salary is $49,399 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,797.

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