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. In addition, we cover how Stanford ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at Stanford 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stanford University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in physics from Stanford. This makes it the #34 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Stanford paid an average of $1,372 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,731 | $61,731 |
| Fees | $753 | $753 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 | $825 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,922 | $19,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,602 | $4,602 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Stanford. About 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Stanford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Stanford physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Stanford Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from Stanford in 2021-2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Stanford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 98 |
| Chemistry | 46 |
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