by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Physics Schools | 77 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from UA. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UA was $1,425 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
Learn more about UA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 15% went 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 The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in physics from UA. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 70 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.