by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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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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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 62 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.