by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ASU - Tempe ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at ASU - Tempe was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Physics Schools | 103 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in physics from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #149 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #46 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe is $30,503. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,156 for all physics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, physics students borrow a median amount of $32,180 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,407.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the physics program at ASU - Tempe is $252 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ASU - Tempe paid an average of $1,310 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
Learn more about ASU - Tempe tuition and fees.
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from ASU - Tempe in 2022, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the ASU - Tempe physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from ASU - Tempe in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 110 |
| General Physical Sciences | 63 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.