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Physics Professor

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Post-secondary Educators
Physics Professor

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

At a Glance

Physics Professor. Typical education: Master's degree. Top skills: Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Master's degree

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

2

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Wage

$97,360/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+2.5%

Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (6)

Astronomy

5.0

Astrophysics

4.5

Theoretical Physics

4.3

Particle Physics Experiments

4.1

Mathematical Physics

3.9

Common Skills (2)

Research

3.6

Teaching

3.4

Related Specializations

Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.

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