Number 273 (Story #3), May 31, 1996 by Phillip F. Schewe and Ben Stein PHYSICS BACHELOR'S DEGREES. Here are some highlights from a new AIP report on 1994 degree recipients in the U.S.---the annual number of degrees continues to decline slightly; more fresh graduates are looking for jobs rather than heading for graduate school; for those going on in their studies 89% receive financial support; women constitute 17% of the degree recipients; median starting salary was $27,000. (Patrick Mulvey, 301-209-3076.)