U.S. median for this major: $78,569.
College Scorecard field of study; 19 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 36% 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 $22,933. College Scorecard.
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus 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 University of Connecticut-Waterbury 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 | $5,604 | $24,489 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $5,463 | $23,873 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $11,490 | $50,211 | 1.4 years |
| $75–110k | $15,621 | $68,264 | 1.9 years |
| $110k+ | $20,538 | $89,751 | 2.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (41% 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 ($73,879) minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $36,098 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 Connecticut colleges
Every Connecticut 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 Connecticut | $73,879 | $26,324 | $25,097 | 83% |
| 2 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $73,879 | $26,324 | $10,875 | 53% |
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $73,879 | $26,324 | $13,807 | 62% |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | $73,879 | $26,324 | $16,798 | 57% |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $73,879 | $26,324 | $16,403 | 65% |
8 more Connecticut 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 University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 53% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $73,997
- Full cost breakdown · all 85 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
- Chemistry$84,609
- Geology / Earth Science$69,610
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Physics questions
How much do University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Physics graduates earn?
Physics graduates of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus earn a median $73,879 four years after graduating and $32,341 one year after. The U.S. median for Physics graduates across 107 colleges is $78,569.
How much debt do University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Physics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Physics graduates of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is $26,324, about 36% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,490.
Is University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus a good school for Physics in Connecticut?
On pay, Physics graduates of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus earn $73,879 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 5 Connecticut colleges ($73,879) and $4,690 below the U.S. median ($78,569). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus rank for Physics in Connecticut?
Of 5 Connecticut colleges reporting Physics graduate earnings, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Connecticut at $73,879.
What jobs do Physics graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $81,070 in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT 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: “University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Physics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-waterbury-campus/majors/physics (College Scorecard and BLS data).