Physics

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NC

CIP 40.08

$70,150Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,944Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$28,000Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn a median of $70,150 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 $28,000, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Physics (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$62,647$17,150
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$43,740$22,710

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Physics graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte make?

The median salary is $70,150 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,000.

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