Is a 5.5-6 year graduation time for a physics major unusual?

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Graduating with a physics degree typically takes between 5.5 to 6 years, which is considered acceptable by many in the field. Students often discuss the importance of maintaining a high GPA and managing debt during their studies. Some individuals have taken non-traditional courses outside the typical physics curriculum, and experiences vary regarding employment while studying. The consensus is that a longer duration in college is not a negative aspect, as the focus should be on learning rather than rushing to graduate. Personal experiences highlight that switching majors can extend the time needed to complete a degree, but this is viewed as part of a personalized educational journey.
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a physics major graduates between 5.5 and 6 years?
 
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How many years as Physics major-field? What courses taken were not typical for Physics major? Employed part of full time while a student? A light year or two with some social life? Six years is not so bad.
 
Not at all, from what I've experienced.
 
Good. I'm right on track for it taking me 6 years to complete my physics BS. lol.
 
As long as you keep up a high GPA and don't have a lot of debt, I don't see why its a big deal.

I graduated engineering in 4.5. You're there to learn, its not who can get out the fastest. College is go your own pace in that regard.
 
It took me 5.5 years to graduate with a physics degree. But I took the major-related courses in my last 2 years (switched majors in my 2nd and 3rd years)
 

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