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. In addition, we cover how Penn State World Campus ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at Penn State World Campus 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Penn State World Campus was $626 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,204 | $15,204 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 | $1,840 |
Learn more about Penn State World Campus tuition and fees.
Penn State World Campus 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 Penn State World Campus Online Learning page.
The physics program at Penn State World Campus awarded 13 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 85% of these degrees went to men with the other 15% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - World Campus with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Pennsylvania State University - World Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 41 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |