U.S. median for this major: $78,569.
College Scorecard field of study; 16 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,490.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $67,613. College Scorecard.
Gustavus Adolphus College Physics: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Gustavus Adolphus College's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,015 | $50,223 | 1.4 years |
| $30–48k | $10,783 | $45,073 | 1.3 years |
| $48–75k | $13,875 | $57,997 | 1.6 years |
| $75–110k | $19,015 | $79,483 | 2.2 years |
| $110k+ | $29,674 | $124,037 | 3.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (63% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Physics graduates 4 years after graduating ($73,540) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $35,356 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Physics at Minnesota colleges
Every Minnesota college we cover that reports Physics graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethel University | $85,657 | — | $28,556 | 71% |
| 2 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $80,025 | $23,594 | $16,778 | 85% |
| 3 | Gustavus Adolphus College | $73,540 | $26,000 | $22,900 | 77% |
18 more Minnesota colleges offer Physics but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Physics graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Gustavus Adolphus College, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Gustavus Adolphus College
- Acceptance rate: 61% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 77% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $65,607
- Full cost breakdown · all 38 majors · overview
Related majors at Gustavus Adolphus College
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Gustavus Adolphus College Physics questions
How much do Gustavus Adolphus College Physics graduates earn?
Physics graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College earn a median $73,540 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Physics graduates across 107 colleges is $78,569.
How much debt do Gustavus Adolphus College Physics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Physics graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College is $26,000, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,490.
Is Gustavus Adolphus College a good school for Physics in Minnesota?
On pay, Physics graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College earn $73,540 four years out, $6,485 below the median for the same major across 3 Minnesota colleges ($80,025) and $5,029 below the U.S. median ($78,569). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Gustavus Adolphus College rank for Physics in Minnesota?
Of 3 Minnesota colleges reporting Physics graduate earnings, Gustavus Adolphus College ranks 3rd. The highest is Bethel University at $85,657.
What jobs do Physics graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $63,220 in the Mankato, MN area and $72,040 nationally. Others include natural sciences managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Gustavus Adolphus College Physics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/gustavus-adolphus-college/majors/physics (College Scorecard and BLS data).