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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in physics from NC State. This makes it the #23 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,740 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,156 for all physics students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from NC State in 2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Of the 13 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NC State, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 39 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 14 |
| Other Physical Science | 10 |
| General Physical Sciences | 5 |
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