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AIP Statistical Research is the preeminent source of data on education and employment in physics, astronomy and the physical sciences. AIP has been conducting surveys on education and employment in the physical sciences since 1941 and established a formal statistical research unit in 1962. Today AIP Statistical Research includes a staff of about 10 full-time survey researchers and analysts. Learn more

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Physics PhDs Initial Employment Booklet - Academic Years 2020-21 and 2021-22
OCT 21, 2024
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Roster of Physics Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2023
OCT 11, 2024
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Roster of Astronomy Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2023
OCT 11, 2024
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Attrition and Persistence in Undergraduate Physics Programs
JUL 23, 2024
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High School Physics Enrollments by Type of Course
JUN 06, 2024
Influences on Physics Bachelors Decision to Pursue Physics, Classes of 2021 and 2022 combined. Similar proportions of men and women reported being influenced by informal exposure to science, high school physics, and parents or relatives.
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Physics Bachelors: Influences and Backgrounds
MAY 21, 2024
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The State of the Academic Workforce in Physics and Astronomy Departments, 2000-2022
MAY 03, 2024
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Who Teaches High School Physics?
APR 30, 2024
Figure 1: Status of Physics Bachelors One Year After Degree. 31% of respondents were in graduate school studying physics or astronomy. 17% were in graduate school in another subject. 46% were employed. 6% were unemployed.
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Physics Bachelors’ Outcomes: Focus on Graduate School and the Effects of the Pandemic
DEC 14, 2023
Roster of Physics Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2022
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Roster of Physics Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2022
SEP 14, 2023
Roster of Astronomy Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2022
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Roster of Astronomy Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2022
SEP 14, 2023
Table showing demographic breakdown of astronomy bachelors. 92% of astronomy bachelor’s degrees were granted to US citizens.
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New Astronomy Bachelors and Masters: What Comes Next
JUL 26, 2023
Percent of New Astronomy PhDs Accepting Postdoctoral Positions, 1978 through 2020
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New Astronomy PhDs: What Comes Next
JAN 25, 2023
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Postgraduation Planning During a Pandemic: Effects of COVID-19 on Physics and Astronomy Seniors’ Career Paths
OCT 27, 2022
Roster of Astronomy Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2021
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Roster of Astronomy Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2021
SEP 13, 2022
Roster of Physics Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2021
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Roster of Physics Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2021
SEP 13, 2022
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Physics Faculty Salary Calculator
JAN 25, 2024
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Who’s Hiring Physics Bachelors
JAN 25, 2024
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Who’s Hiring Physics PhDs
JAN 25, 2024
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Degrees Earned in the Physical Sciences and Engineering Fields
JAN 25, 2024

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Career Paths for Physicists
OCT 23, 2024
Physics Bachelor's Degrees Awarded by Highest Physics Degree Offered by Department, Classes 1993 through 2023
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Physics Bachelor's Degrees Awarded by Highest Physics Degree Offered by Department, Classes 1993 through 2023
OCT 23, 2024
Number of Doctorates Earned in Physics, Classes 1900 through 2023
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Number of Doctorates Earned in Physics, Classes 1900 through 2023
OCT 23, 2024
Number of Doctorates Earned in Astronomy, Classes 1973 through 2023
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Number of Doctorates Earned in Astronomy, Classes 1973 through 2023
OCT 23, 2024
Number of Bachelor's Degrees Earned in Astronomy, Classes 1973 through 2023
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Number of Bachelor's Degrees Earned in Astronomy, Classes 1973 through 2023
OCT 23, 2024
Status of Physics PhDs One Year Later
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Status of Physics PhDs One Year After Degree, Academic Years 2020-21 and 2021-22
OCT 22, 2024
Initial Employment of Physics PhDs, 1980 through 2022
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Initial Employment of Physics PhDs, 1980 through 2022
OCT 22, 2024
Type of Employment of New Physics PhDs by Employment Sector, Academic Years 2020-21 and 2021-22
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Type of Employment of New Physics PhDs by Employment Sector, Academic Years 2020-21 and 2021-22
OCT 22, 2024

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