09. Engineering Mechanics, Physics and Science
Physics is a highly regarded science field in the United States, with only three institutions for this subject outside the country listed in the Times’ Higher Education Guide. Although Princeton University is considered the top choice for this major, it is offered in many other U.S. institutions.
Average salary: Graduates in this field earn an average yearly salary of $129,000.
Job prospects: Graduates can work in teaching, research, as a Lab Technician, Technical Specialist or Design Engineer.
Top colleges/universities: Some highly regarded programmes offered by respected universities in the United States for Engineering Physics include UMass Boston’s Engineering Physics programme and Wichita State University’s BS in Physics – Engineering Physics.