U.S. median for this major: $78,569.
College Scorecard field of study; 23 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 28% 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 $25,557. College Scorecard.
University of Utah 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 Utah'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 | $13,123 | $60,366 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $13,424 | $61,750 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $14,246 | $65,532 | 1.7 years |
| $75–110k | $17,663 | $81,250 | 2.1 years |
| $110k+ | $21,533 | $99,052 | 2.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (34% 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 ($77,158) minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $38,578 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 Utah colleges
Every Utah college we cover that reports Physics graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah State Universitybachelor's & associate | $93,461 | — | $14,936 | 59% |
| 2 | University of Utah | $77,158 | $21,990 | $16,200 | 65% |
| 3 | Brigham Young University | $73,747 | — | $15,564 | 81% |
3 more Utah 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 Utah, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Utah
- Acceptance rate: 86% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 65% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $67,170
- Full cost breakdown · all 93 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Utah
- Chemistry$71,276
- Physical Sciences—
- Geology / Earth Science$62,867
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology—
- Physical Sciences, Other—
University of Utah Physics questions
How much do University of Utah Physics graduates earn?
Physics graduates of University of Utah earn a median $77,158 four years after graduating and $38,748 one year after. The U.S. median for Physics graduates across 107 colleges is $78,569.
How much debt do University of Utah Physics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Physics graduates of University of Utah is $21,990, about 28% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,490.
Is University of Utah a good school for Physics in Utah?
On pay, Physics graduates of University of Utah earn $77,158 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 Utah colleges ($77,158) and $1,411 below the U.S. median ($78,569). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Utah rank for Physics in Utah?
Of 3 Utah colleges reporting Physics graduate earnings, University of Utah ranks 2nd; among the 2 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 1st. The highest is Utah State University at $93,461.
What jobs do Physics graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $77,490 in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT 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 Utah Physics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-utah/majors/physics (College Scorecard and BLS data).