South Carolina · Physics

Best Physics institutions in South Carolina, ranked by earnings

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
10
offering CIP 40.08
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
84
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,459
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Physicists
$153,260
BLS OEWS 2024

10 institutions offering Physics in South Carolina

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Clemson University
Clemson Public
3487%
2University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia Public
1479%
3Presbyterian College
Clinton Private not-for-profit
751%$20,548
4Wofford College
Spartanburg Private not-for-profit
784%$24,459
5Furman University
Greenville Private not-for-profit
679%$24,932
6College of Charleston
Charleston Public
566%
7Francis Marion University
Florence Public
543%
8Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston Public
475%
9Coastal Carolina University
Conway Public
148%
10South Carolina State University
Orangeburg Public
137%

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 South Carolina

Jobs in South Carolina
370
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$153,260
median $131,100
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Physicists
$153,260 avg · 370 jobs
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
$88,620 avg · 230 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Physics programs in South Carolina.

How much do Physicists earn in South Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Physicists in South Carolina is $153,260 (median $131,100), across about 370 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

Explore every U.S. college in one conversation

Clema turns plain-language questions into sourced answers across every U.S. institution — earnings, aid, acceptance, graduation, safety, and athletics from IPEDS, College Scorecard, and 10+ federal datasets, built in.

Free for teams up to 3 · No credit card