Mississippi · Physics

Best institutions to study Physics in Mississippi

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
7
offering CIP 40.08
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
40
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,096
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Physicists
$137,740
BLS OEWS May 2025

7 institutions offering Physics in Mississippi

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Mississippi
University Public
2172%
2Mississippi State University
Mississippi State Public
867%
3Itawamba Community College
Fulton Public
450%
4University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg Public
349%
5Jackson State University
Jackson Public
251%
6Mississippi Christian University
Clinton Private not-for-profit
159%$21,096
7Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia Public
145%

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 Mississippi

Jobs in Mississippi
80
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$137,740
median $129,970
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
$80,430 avg · 100 jobs
Physicists
$137,740 avg · 80 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Physics programs in Mississippi.

How much do Physicists earn in Mississippi?+

The average annual wage for Physicists in Mississippi is $137,740 (median $129,970), across about 80 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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