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Physics at Purdue University - Main Campus

53 Bachelor's Degrees
9 Master's Degrees
17 Doctor's Degrees
The Physics major is part of the physical sciences program at Purdue University - Main Campus.

Here, 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 Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.

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Physics Degrees Available at Purdue

Purdue Physics Rankings

The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools 48
Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools 54
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 67
Best Physics Schools 74

Popularity of Physics at Purdue

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics from Purdue. This makes it the #63 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.

How Much Do Physics Graduates from Purdue Make?

$30,203 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,203 a year. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physics from Purdue Cost?

$9,992 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Purdue Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,718 $28,520
Fees $274 $274
Books and Supplies $1,030 $1,030
On Campus Room and Board $11,650 $11,650
On Campus Other Expenses $2,210 $2,210

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Purdue Physics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purdue. Of these graduates, 81% were men and 19% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue 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 Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 33
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 5

Does Purdue Offer an Online BS in Physics?

Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.

Purdue Physics Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 3 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Purdue, about 67% were men and 33% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

Physics Student Diversity at Purdue

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 133
Geological & Earth Sciences 58
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 17

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