Physics

Bachelor's degree · North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC

CIP 40.08

$43,740Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,590Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$22,710Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median of $43,740 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). Median debt is $22,710, about 52% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$70,150$28,000
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$62,647$17,150

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Physics graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh make?

The median salary is $43,740 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,710.

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