The average annual wage of the occupations is $158,270 and $76 per hour. 5 vocational programs could be taken for the Physicists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 18,350 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 5 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Physicists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 1 | $47,484 | - | - | - |
| Physics | 10 | $36,407 | - | - | - |
| Acoustics | 1 | $46,479 | - | - | - |
| Physics (other) | 1 | $39,169 | - | - | - |
| Health/Medical Physics | 1 | $30,595 | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Physicists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 35,210 | $157,160 | $76 |
| Mathematicians | 2,220 | $119,770 | $58 |
| Statisticians | 29,950 | $109,190 | $53 |
| Data Scientists | 193K | $119,040 | $57 |
| Aerospace Engineers | 66,660 | $134,330 | $65 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 19,320 | $106,700 | $51 |
| Chemical Engineers | 21,140 | $122,910 | $59 |
| Nuclear Engineers | 12,710 | $126,950 | $61 |
| Engineers, All Other | 151K | $118,350 | $57 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 73,020 | $66,640 | $32 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 33,180 | $120,310 | $58 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 61,220 | $99,060 | $48 |
| Astronomers | 2,080 | $128,940 | $62 |
| Chemists | 83,530 | $95,560 | $46 |
| Materials Scientists | 8,810 | $112,440 | $54 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 24,620 | $104,000 | $50 |
| Hydrologists | 6,150 | $96,410 | $46 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 14,030 | $106,950 | $0 |
The following 17 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Physicists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.