Physics and Physical Oceanography, B.S.
What Can You Do With This Major?
We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Physics and Physical Oceanography, B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.
Technology
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Staff Scientist | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Paralegal | $ 30,000 - $ 39,000 |
| Software Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Entry Writer | $ 30,000 - $ 39,000 |
| DSP Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Scientific Programmer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Mobile Lead | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
| Environmental Health and Safety Specialist | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Remedial Project Manager | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Graphics Software Engineer | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
Government
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Staff Scientist | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Paralegal | $ 30,000 - $ 39,000 |
| Software Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Entry Writer | $ 30,000 - $ 39,000 |
| DSP Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Staff Scientist | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| System Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Robotics Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Operations Manager | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Environmental Health and Safety Specialist | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
Education
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant | $ 30,000 - $ 39,000 |
| Radiation Safety Officer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Physics Teaching Assistant | $ 40,000 - $ 49,000 |
| Tutor | $ 40,000 - $ 49,000 |
| Research Collaborator | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Radiation Safety Officer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Associate Director Release Management (ACCESS NRI) | $ 150,000 + |
| Assistant Professor | $ 40,000 - $ 49,000 |
| Senior Principle Oceanographer | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
| Senior Scientist | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
Where Can You Find URI Graduates?
Many alumni who majored in Physics and Physical Oceanography, B.S. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.
Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students
University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography | Stony Brook University | Boston University | Columbia University | North Carolina State University | The Ohio State University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | University of Hawaii at Manoa | Virginia Tech | Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Top Employers Hiring Our Grads
Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center | The National Institute of Health | University of North Carolina | West Physics | Applied Physics Laboratory-UW | Narragansett Bay Classroom | University of Hawaii at Manoa | Lynker | Riverside Technology,Inc. | Verisk Analytics | NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | ACCESS-NRI | National Computational Infrastructure | American Association for the Advancement of Science | General Dynamics Electric Boat | U.S. Department of Energy | Greensea Systems, Inc. | Raytheon | HII Unmanned Systems | Lighthouse Professional Services
What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?
Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.
Career Readiness for All Majors:
- Critical thinking
- Oral and written communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Digital technology
- Professionalism
- Career and self development
- Equity and inclusion
Physics and Physical Oceanography, B.S. Skills:
These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.
- Research
- Teaching
- Data Analysis
- MATLAB
- Management
Contact
Roosevelt Hall
90 Lower College Rd
Kingston, RI 02881
401.874.2993 (ph) / 401.874.5085 (f)
