# North Carolina State University at Raleigh: Physics (bachelor's)

Raleigh, NC. IPEDS 199193, CIP 40.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/majors/physics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,740
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,590 (U.S. median for this major: $78,569 across 107 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,490 (U.S. median $23,490)
- Rank in NC: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (4 colleges, $86,172): -$34,582
- Versus the U.S. median: -$26,979

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,590 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,382 | $27,060 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $8,758 | $37,134 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,334 | $56,536 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $20,087 | $85,169 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $24,652 | $104,524 | 5.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Physics at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $103,477 | $19,200 | $11,655 | 91% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $89,944 | $28,750 | $15,435 | 69% |
| Appalachian State University | $82,399 | $22,096 | $16,836 | 75% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $51,590 | $23,490 | $17,303 | 85% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,380 Raleigh-Cary, NC, $57,650 NC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $173,510 Raleigh-Cary, NC, $173,870 NC, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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