Kentucky · Physics

Best institutions to study Physics in Kentucky

The Physics program focuses on the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces of nature. It encompasses various specializations, including Atomic/Molecular Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Optics/Optical Sciences, making it suitable…

Institutions
11
offering CIP 40.08
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
53
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$12,666
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Physicists
$179,250
BLS OEWS May 2025

11 institutions offering Physics in Kentucky

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Louisville
Louisville Public
1461%
2Centre College
Danville Private not-for-profit
981%$18,407
3Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights Public
952%
4Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public
650%
5Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
556%
6Morehead State University
Morehead Public
352%$27,736
7Murray State University
Murray Public
361%
8Berea College
Berea Private not-for-profit
158%$5,274
9University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg Private not-for-profit
150%$11,672
10Georgetown College
Georgetown Private not-for-profit
149%$12,666
11Transylvania University
Lexington Private not-for-profit
171%$21,881

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Physicists (SOC 19-2012).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.0%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$166,290
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

ScienceReading ComprehensionMathematicsCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive Listening

What Physicists earn in Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
50
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$179,250
median $180,910
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Physics programs in Kentucky.

How much do Physicists earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Physicists in Kentucky is $179,250 (median $180,910), across about 50 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Physics program?+

The Physics program focuses on the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces of nature. It encompasses various specializations, including Atomic/Molecular Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Optics/Optical Sciences, making it suitable…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop science, reading comprehension, mathematics, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Physicists?+

The national job outlook is about +4.0% growth with around 1,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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