Physics bachelor's degree programs in New Jersey

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$67,544Median year-4 earnings

$26,974Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New Jersey

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

1Stockton UniversityGalloway · Debt not reported$86,849 2Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange · $22,250 federal debt$77,851 3Rowan UniversityGlassboro · $27,000 federal debt$72,734 4Rutgers University-NewarkNewark · $26,974 federal debt$67,544 5Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick · $26,974 federal debt$67,544 6Rutgers University-CamdenCamden · $26,974 federal debt$67,544

CAREER CONTEXT IN NJ

What related occupations pay in New Jersey

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: $207,030
Middle 50% wage range: $169,560–$281,510
State employment: 10,040
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $136,840–$317,420

19-2012Physicists

State median wage: $163,270
Middle 50% wage range: $120,820–$222,140
State employment: 470
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 1,300

10th–90th percentile: $100,490–$289,830

25-1054Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $98,920
Middle 50% wage range: $62,380–$135,630
State employment: 530
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $34,480–$178,220

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

State median wage: $82,200
Middle 50% wage range: $75,790–$102,410
State employment: 38,140
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $63,040–$108,230

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New Jersey; 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	Stockton University	Galloway	$86,849	Not available
2	Seton Hall University	South Orange	$77,851	$22,250
3	Rowan University	Glassboro	$72,734	$27,000
4	Rutgers University-Newark	Newark	$67,544	$26,974
5	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	New Brunswick	$67,544	$26,974
6	Rutgers University-Camden	Camden	$67,544	$26,974

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 New Jersey

What do Physics bachelor's degree graduates earn in New Jersey?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $67,544 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $26,974 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New Jersey colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Stockton University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.