Physics bachelor's degree programs in Connecticut

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$73,879Median year-4 earnings

$26,324Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Connecticut

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of Connecticut-Hartford CampusHartford · $26,324 federal debt$73,879 2University of Connecticut-StamfordStamford · $26,324 federal debt$73,879 3University of Connecticut-Avery PointGroton · $26,324 federal debt$73,879 4University of Connecticut-Waterbury CampusWaterbury · $26,324 federal debt$73,879 5University of ConnecticutStorrs · $26,324 federal debt$73,879

CAREER CONTEXT IN CT

What related occupations pay in Connecticut

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $210,670
Middle 50% wage range: $170,560–$259,720
State employment: 1,190
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $136,750–$315,560

19-2012Physicists

State median wage: $180,300
Middle 50% wage range: $148,460–$269,440
State employment: 60
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 1,300

10th–90th percentile: $104,750–$303,910

25-1054Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $112,410
Middle 50% wage range: $78,820–$160,000
State employment: 260
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $65,270–$214,810

25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

State median wage: $80,970
Middle 50% wage range: $62,800–$101,260
State employment: 14,800
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $51,710–$113,610

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Connecticut; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus	Hartford	$73,879	$26,324
2	University of Connecticut-Stamford	Stamford	$73,879	$26,324
3	University of Connecticut-Avery Point	Groton	$73,879	$26,324
4	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus	Waterbury	$73,879	$26,324
5	University of Connecticut	Storrs	$73,879	$26,324

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Physics in Connecticut

What do Physics bachelor's degree graduates earn in Connecticut?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $73,879 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $26,324 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Connecticut colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.