Physics

Bachelor's degree · University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO

CIP 40.08

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$15,212Median federal debt

19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $76,786 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,777–$102,948).

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Frequently asked questions

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,212.

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