U.S. median for this major: $78,569.
College Scorecard field of study; 21 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 30% 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 $28,310. College Scorecard.
SU 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 SU'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 | $6,743 | $29,062 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $9,915 | $42,734 | 1.0 years |
| $48–75k | $12,909 | $55,638 | 1.3 years |
| $75–110k | $16,669 | $71,843 | 1.7 years |
| $110k+ | $22,759 | $98,091 | 2.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (49% 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 ($79,158) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $42,427 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 Maryland colleges
Every Maryland 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 | University of Maryland-College Park | $90,900 | $20,194 | $15,678 | 89% |
| 2 | Towson University | $90,457 | $24,625 | $17,413 | 69% |
| 3 | Salisbury University | $79,158 | $23,750 | $17,743 | 68% |
12 more Maryland 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 SU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About SU
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 68% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,515
- Full cost breakdown · all 45 majors · overview
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SU Physics questions
How much do SU Physics graduates earn?
Physics graduates of Salisbury University earn a median $79,158 four years after graduating and $54,548 one year after. The U.S. median for Physics graduates across 107 colleges is $78,569.
How much debt do SU Physics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Physics graduates of Salisbury University is $23,750, about 30% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,490.
Is SU a good school for Physics in Maryland?
On pay, Physics graduates of Salisbury University earn $79,158 four years out, $11,299 below the median for the same major across 3 Maryland colleges ($90,457) and $589 above the U.S. median ($78,569). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does SU rank for Physics in Maryland?
Of 3 Maryland colleges reporting Physics graduate earnings, Salisbury University ranks 3rd. The highest is University of Maryland-College Park at $90,900.
What jobs do Physics graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $71,400 in the Salisbury, MD 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: “Salisbury University Physics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/salisbury-university/majors/physics (College Scorecard and BLS data).