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Physics at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

20 Bachelor's Degrees
9 Master's Degrees
13 Doctor's Degrees
Physics is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.

We'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. We've also included details on how UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.

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Physics Degrees Available at UT Knoxville

UT Knoxville Physics Rankings

The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools 59
Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools 74
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 117
Best Physics Schools 124

Popularity of Physics at UT Knoxville

During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #46 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

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

$13,484 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UT Knoxville Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $378 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,332 $29,522
Fees $2,152 $2,452
Books and Supplies $1,598 $1,598
On Campus Room and Board $12,500 $12,500
On Campus Other Expenses $6,096 $6,096

Learn more about UT Knoxville tuition and fees.

UT Knoxville Physics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 20 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Knoxville, about 75% were men and 25% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% 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 Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 4

Does UT Knoxville Offer an Online BS in Physics?

Online degrees for the UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.

UT Knoxville Physics Master’s Program Diversity

The physics program at UT Knoxville awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 94% of these degrees went to men with the other 6% going to women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 0

Physics Student Diversity at UT Knoxville

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.

Majors Similar to Physics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 62
Geological & Earth Sciences 36

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