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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #55 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Knoxville was $1,137 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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Of the 87 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Knoxville, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UT Knoxville physical sciences 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.
Of the 24 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Knoxville, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 62 |
| Physics | 50 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 36 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 909 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 420 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 391 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 153 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 123 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.