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, and more. In addition, we cover how Brown ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at Brown 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, Brown University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in physics from Brown. This makes it the #11 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Brown paid an average of $2,051 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,656 | $65,656 |
| Fees | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,598 | $16,598 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,820 | $2,820 |
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Of the 21 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Brown, about 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Brown 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 Brown Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of physics master's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Brown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 40 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.