by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how BYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at BYU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from BYU. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,664 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,156 for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from BYU. Of these graduates, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BYU does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BYU Online Learning page.
The physics program at BYU awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 88% of these degrees went to men with the other 13% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 11 |
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