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 Georgia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia Tech was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 91% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from Georgia Tech. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Georgia Tech was $1,307 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,258 | $31,370 |
| Fees | $1,506 | $1,506 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,760 | $12,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Georgia Tech. About 18% of these graduates were women and the other 82% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech Online Learning page.
The physics program at Georgia Tech awarded 12 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 68 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.