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, and more. We've also included details on how Emory ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Emory was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Physics Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emory University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Emory paid an average of $2,497 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,920 | $59,920 |
| Fees | $854 | $854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,972 | $18,972 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,626 | $2,626 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Emory. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Emory are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Emory 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 Emory Online Learning page.
Of the 2 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Emory, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Emory University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 139 |
| General Physical Sciences | 6 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.