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 32% 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 $38,954. College Scorecard.
Physics at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia 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 | George Mason University | $96,138 | — | $17,915 | 68% |
| 2 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $92,746 | $27,000 | $24,953 | 86% |
| 3 | William & Mary | $77,863 | $20,000 | $19,096 | 89% |
| 4 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $77,737 | $25,250 | $23,433 | 63% |
22 more Virginia 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 VCU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About VCU
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,128
- Full cost breakdown · all 58 majors · overview
Related majors at VCU
- Chemistry$67,439
VCU Physics questions
How much do VCU Physics graduates earn?
Physics graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median $77,737 four years after graduating and $39,804 one year after. The U.S. median for Physics graduates across 107 colleges is $78,569.
How much debt do VCU Physics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Physics graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University is $25,250, about 32% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,490.
Where does VCU rank for Physics in Virginia?
Of 4 Virginia colleges reporting Physics graduate earnings, Virginia Commonwealth University ranks 4th. The highest is George Mason University at $96,138.
What jobs do Physics graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $62,000 in the Richmond, VA 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: “Virginia Commonwealth University Physics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/majors/physics (College Scorecard and BLS data).