Program Analysis
Graduates earn $54,773/yr, edging above the $46,482 national average for Physics — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
Some AI exposure exists in Physics's typical career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 24% gap from the optimistic case.
At $18,500 in median debt against $54,773 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #18 of 75 nationally, this is a top-5% Physics program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $126,258 show a 131% jump from the $54,773 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.