Physics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$67,271
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$67,271
Physics
National Average
$53,059
All schools, same program
School Average
$67,335
All programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
75
Completers (IPEDS)
778
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,224
Median Debt
0.39
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$219/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$67,271
Median Earnings
Physics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $166,156 | $18,500 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $88,722 | $15,965 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $88,601 | $23,886 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $88,071 | $20,270 |
| University of Notre Dame | $87,137 | $21,500 |
| Portland State University | $83,259 | $22,358 |
| University of Arizona | $81,191 | $20,500 |
| University of Chicago | $81,076 | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $80,433 | $21,500 |
| University of California-San Diego | $77,660 | $18,000 |
Other Programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $143,666 | $32,567 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $126,382 | $33,240 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $116,372 | $20,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $107,350 | $25,929 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $103,868 | $170,773 |
| Public Administration | $103,346 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $100,317 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,959 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $95,280 | $21,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,024 | — |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.