by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Harvard ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The physics major at Harvard 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, Harvard University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in physics from Harvard. This makes it the #13 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 43 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Harvard was $1,696 per credit hour 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 | $54,269 | $54,269 |
| Fees | $4,807 | $4,807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,374 | $20,374 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,255 | $6,255 |
Learn more about Harvard tuition and fees.
Of the 41 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Harvard, about 66% were men and 34% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Harvard 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 Harvard Online Learning page.
The physics program at Harvard awarded 29 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Harvard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 83 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.