Missouri · Physics

Best institutions to study Physics in Missouri

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
14
offering CIP 40.08
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
135
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,482
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
64%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Physicists
$156,130
BLS OEWS May 2025

14 institutions offering Physics in Missouri

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis Private not-for-profit
4894%$14,126
2University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia Public
2675%$16,005
3University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City Public
1655%
4Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla Public
1264%
5Missouri State University - Springfield
Springfield Public
1058%
6University of Missouri - St Louis
Saint Louis Public
557%
7Missouri Southern State University
Joplin Public
342%
8Truman State University
Kirksville Public
369%
9Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville Public
354%
10Saint Louis University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit
380%$24,886
11Drury University
Springfield Private not-for-profit
262%$20,482
12William Jewell College
Liberty Private not-for-profit
268%$14,072
13Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau Public
158%
14Westminster College
Fulton Private not-for-profit
155%$25,185

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 Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
90
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$156,130
median $140,460
Best-paying metro
$164,540
Kansas City, MO-KS

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Physics programs in Missouri.

How much do Physicists earn in Missouri?+

The average annual wage for Physicists in Missouri is $156,130 (median $140,460), across about 90 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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