U.S. median for this major: $78,569.
College Scorecard field of study; 27 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 26% 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 $24,951. College Scorecard.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Physics: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Arkansas colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus'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 | $13,187 | $56,704 | 1.0 years |
| $30–48k | $12,827 | $55,156 | 1.0 years |
| $48–75k | $13,790 | $59,297 | 1.0 years |
| $75–110k | $15,654 | $67,312 | 1.2 years |
| $110k+ | $19,244 | $82,749 | 1.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (30% 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 ($89,685) minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $57,286 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.
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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
- Acceptance rate: 75% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 49% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $42,386
- Full cost breakdown · all 35 majors · overview
Related majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
- Chemistry—
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Physics questions
How much do Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Physics graduates earn?
Physics graduates of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn a median $89,685 four years after graduating and $58,870 one year after. The U.S. median for Physics graduates across 107 colleges is $78,569.
How much debt do Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Physics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Physics graduates of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $23,625, about 26% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,490.
Where does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus rank for Physics in Arkansas?
Of 1 Arkansas colleges reporting Physics graduate earnings, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Physics graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $59,660 in Arkansas 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: “Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Physics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-arkansas-university-main-campus/majors/physics (College Scorecard and BLS data).