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. We've also included details on how Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 114 |
| Best Physics Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,870 a year. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus paid an average of $426 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $240 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,200 | $12,780 |
| Fees | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,601 | $7,601 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,619 | $6,619 |
Learn more about Southern Arkansas University Main Campus tuition and fees.
Of the 31 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Southern Arkansas University Main 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 9 |
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