Physics

Bachelor's degree · Montclair State University · Montclair, NJ

CIP 40.08

$39,740Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
5Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at Montclair State University earn a median of $39,740 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).

Physics (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rowan University
Glassboro
$36,435$27,000
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
$35,689$23,971
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$35,689$23,971
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden
$35,689$23,971

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Physics graduates from Montclair State University make?

The median salary is $39,740 one year after graduation.

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