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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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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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How Women Persist in Undergraduate Physics
APR 02, 2025
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Has the number of students taking physics in US high schools declined?
MAR 10, 2025
Primary Type of Support for Physics Doctoral Students, Academic Year 2020-21
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Physics Graduate Student Compensation: Academic Year 2023-24
MAR 07, 2025
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Physics Bachelors Initial Employment Booklet - Academic Years 2020-21 and 2021-22
JAN 08, 2025
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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
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Federal Employees in the Physical Sciences and Engineering
FEB 24, 2025
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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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Physics Faculty Salary Calculator
JAN 25, 2024

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Estimated Total Number of Full-Time Equivalent Faculty Members in Stand-Alone Astronomy Departments, 2014-2024
MAR 25, 2025
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Percent of Physics and Astronomy Faculty Members by Tenure Status, 2023-24
MAR 14, 2025
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Estimated Total Number of Full-time Equivalent Faculty Members in Physics Departments by Highest Degree Awarded, 2000-2024
MAR 14, 2025
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Percent of Full-Time Equivalent Faculty Members Employed in Astronomy Departments in Non-Tenured Positions, 2000-2024
MAR 14, 2025
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Tenure Status of Faculty Members in Physics Departments by Highest Degree Awarded, 2023-24
MAR 14, 2025
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Percent of Full-Time Equivalent Faculty Members Employed in Physics Departments in Non-Tenured Positions by Highest Degree Awarded, 2000-2024
MAR 14, 2025
Primary Type of Support for Physics Doctoral Students, Academic Year 2020-21
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Primary Type of Support for Physics Doctoral Students, Academic Year 2020-21
MAR 11, 2025
First-Year Teaching Assistantship Stipends by Department
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First-Year Teaching Assistantship Stipends by Department
MAR 11, 2025

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