$21,172 /Yr
The Department of at Wright State University offers programs leading either to a Bachelor of Science degree or a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics. Students in secondary education may earn the Bachelor of Arts degree in physics and enter the Professional Year Experience program of the College of Education and Human Services for licensure in physics.
Career Paths and Salaries:
According to the Society of Physics Students, only about 30 percent of those earning a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics go on to a career in higher education. The rest work in the private sector, civilian government, the military, and other entities. Median salary figures indicate a starting salary of roughly $50,000 in the private sector, with more than double that for those with advanced degrees and professional experience.
Students with physics majors can pursue a career as an:
- Astronomer/astrophysicist
- Biophysicist
- Computer modeling professional
- Data analyst
- Engineer
- Entrepreneur
- Healthcare professional
- Patent attorney
- Physical scientist
- Physicist
Important Alert
- Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake - Apr 30, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $21172 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $20232 |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake | Apr 30, 2026 |
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagdish Bhagwati Fellowship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |











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