U.S. median for this major: $78,569.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 33% 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 $22,859. College Scorecard.
Physics at Florida colleges
Every Florida 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 South Florida | $68,967 | $22,750 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 2 | University of Florida | $68,682 | $13,750 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 3 | University of North Florida | $64,413 | — | $10,154 | 69% |
16 more Florida 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 South Florida, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About University of South Florida
- Acceptance rate: 43% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 77% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,743
- Full cost breakdown · all 80 majors · overview
Related majors at University of South Florida
- Chemistry$59,942
- Geology / Earth Science$60,472
University of South Florida Physics questions
How much do University of South Florida Physics graduates earn?
Physics graduates of University of South Florida earn a median $68,967 four years after graduating and $46,094 one year after. The U.S. median for Physics graduates across 107 colleges is $78,569.
How much debt do University of South Florida Physics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Physics graduates of University of South Florida is $22,750, about 33% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,490.
Where does University of South Florida rank for Physics in Florida?
Of 3 Florida colleges reporting Physics graduate earnings, University of South Florida 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 $61,030 in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 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 South Florida Physics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-florida/majors/physics (College Scorecard and BLS data).