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. Also, learn how IU Bloomington ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Physics Schools | 75 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in physics from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #41 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IU Bloomington was $1,219 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from IU Bloomington in 2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
The physics program at IU Bloomington awarded 14 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 87 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.